Global Leadership Program
Prague, Czech Republic
July 1 - August 1, 2011

The Eleventh Annual Global Leadership Program in Prague is a comprehensive four-week program that includes: university courses, cultural activities, and community service. The program is open to university students from around the world. This year we are pleased to offer two separate programs with different themes, allowing alumni the option to return to Prague to continue their studies with new classes:

GLP I: Foundations of Leadership (open to new students)
GLP II: Intercultural Understanding (open to new students and alumni)

UNIVERSITY COURSES

We offer specially designed courses which focus on issues of global importance. Each course is both interactive and challenging. Participants obtain an introduction to leadership during F2701: Philosophies of Leadership course. You may also choose (1) elective from the following courses:

All courses are upper-division, taught in English, and fully accredited. Transcripts are issued by Charles University, the oldest university in Eastern Europe. Each course is worth 3 US/6 ECTS semester credits (for a total of 6 US/12 ECTS credits). Credits can be transferred upon approval from the student's home university. Â Students who are interested in a third course (3 US/6 ECTS credits) can participate in the Social Entrepreneurship course (held in Prague).

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Expose yourself to a new culture. We offer weekly cultural activities, including the Communist Museum, Radio Free Europe, and the renowned Czech cinema.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Work with members of the Czech community on service projects. These activities are not only rewarding, but allow you to put theoretical knowledge learned in the classroom to practical use.

FILED TRIPS

Visit the Czech countryside for a team building retreat. Later in the program, raise your awareness of human tragedy by visiting Terezin, former concentration camp during WWII.

SPEAKERS

Get first-hand advice from leaders in business, politics, education, and the public sector.

WORKSHOPS

Learn practical skills, such as public speaking techniques, how to write business plans, and, most importantly, how to create and implement a project in your home community.

PRAGUE

HOUSING

Students live in dorms located 15 minutes from school and the city center. Rooms are suites containing two double occupancy rooms, sharing a bathroom. Many of the rooms have small refrigerators. The dorm has a t.v. lounge and kitchen.

MEALS

During the team building and community service retreat, all meals are included. Students have several options for the remaining meals, choosing to cook with friends at the dorm or eat out.

TRANSPORTATION
Prague has an excellent, inexpensive, and reliable public transportation system, including metros, trams, and buses. Students take a 15 minute ride to Charles University. Students can obtain a discounted one-month travel pass for approximately 20 USD. This pass entitles you to unlimited travel on buses, trams, and metros.

COST
The price of the program is 4,500 USD. This price includes: tuition, housing, fieldtrips, workshops, community service projects, and cultural activities. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure a spot in program. Payment plans can be arranged. The price of the program does not include airfare. You may consult the following student travel agencies for your travel needs.

STA Travel: www.statravel.com

APPLICATIONS
Applying for the program is easy. Fill-out the on-line application. Applications are selected on a rolling admission basis. We strongly advise applicants to apply early. For those applicants not requesting financial aid, you can use the Fast Track application and receive a quicker decision.

SCHOLARSHIPS
A limited number of scholarships are available. Scholarships are primarily reserved for students from Eastern Europe and developing countries. To apply for a scholarship please fill-out the applicable section on the application. Please note that we are unable to provide full tuition scholarships to any student and under no circumstances can we provide funds for travel. We encourage students to find outside funding and we can provide a letter of support for you.

Please consult your home university for funding opportunities. A large percentage of participants receive funding from their home university to attend our program.

F2720 Social Entrepreneurship (Prague). Created by the Transformative Action Institute (TAI), this course helps students develop an original blueprint for social innovation: a creative proposal for solving a societal problem. The students will be eligible for an international award to win funding for their projects. Talks with local social entrepreneurs and site visits complement the course.

The cost of the 2-week course is an additional $1950(USD) which includes: housing, cultural activities, and tuition. Students who are also attending the Prague 4-week program receive a $450 scholarship. Click here for more details.