Global Leadership Program, Czech Republic

  Czech Republic

• Prague: 
Prague

Term: Summer 
Dates: July 1st - August 2nd, 2010

Description: The 11th Annual Global Leadership Program is a comprehensive four-week program that includes: university courses, cultural activities, and community service. The program is open to undergraduate university students from around the world.

Highlights: 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 from the following courses:

- Global Business
- Human Rights
- Globalization
-Intro to Diplomacy
-Comparative Study of Religion, Peace, and Democracy
-Negotiations

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. Credits can be transferred upon approval from the student's home university.

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.

Fieldtrips
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.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 4,500

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Czech Republic Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 40

Scholarships are Available. Scholarships are rewarded based upon financial need. Scholarships range from USD 500 to 3,000. Larger scholarships reserved for students from developing countries.

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Global Institute for Leadership and Civic Development's Mission Statement: The Global Institute for Leadership and Civic Development seeks to train students from around the world to become future leaders and responsible global citizens.

Year Founded: 1999