Prague 2024

Prague, Czech Republic : Summer 2024

Spend four weeks studying sociology and astronomy in historic and picturesque Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic in the heart of Europe. Known as the "City of a Hundred Spires," Prague has a fascinating cultural heritage. It offers students the chance to explore monuments and museums, enjoy music and dance festivals, savor coffee shops and restaurants, and appreciate the arts and crafts of Bohemia.

View a short YouTube video of your faculty discussing their courses and the Prague program.
Watch the "Top 30 Things to Do in Prague" YouTube video.

Program Dates

Friday, July 5, 2024 : Depart the United States
Saturday, July 6, 2024 : Arrive in Prague
Sunday, August 4, 2024 : Depart Prague

Students from any college or university can participate in our study abroad programs as long as they meet the following eligibility requirements: a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and about 12 units of previous college level course work at an accredited college. First semester students may be accommodated if their campus coordinator approves a progress report. Students must be at least 18-years-old by the program start date.

Affording Study Abroad

Click here to a watch a recording of the scholarship and fundraising meeting.
Click here to view the "AIFS Funding Your Study Abroad" meeting slides.

Upcoming Meetings+-

For program information and fundraising/scholarship workshops, attend the following meetings. You can also join meetings without registering by clicking on this direct Zoom link.

Saturday, June 1: Mandatory pre-departure meeting at 10 a.m. in CI 159

Financial Aid and Scholarship Information+-

Financial Aid

Students may apply for loans during the fall semester for use in the winter.

Check with Citrus College Financial Aid for the final day to apply for loans (usually around April).

Students are eligible for the tuition waiver during the summer intersession.

Scholarship

In order to minimize your reliance on financial aid/loans be sure to budget, plan, fundraise, and apply to as many scholarships as possible.

Review our "Writing a Winning Scholarship Essay" worksheet. Be certain make an appointment with your study abroad advisor, writing center, or faculty for essay review and assistance.

The Gilman scholarship awards Pell Grant eligible students (required) a maximum of $5,000 per program (usually $2,000-$3,500).
Deadline: Thursday, March 7, 2024
View the Gilman overview presentation slides as a PDF file.

Your college's financial aid web page will likely have information about internal and external scholarships. Citrus College's internal scholarships open in the spring and close in May.

Download our scholarship and fundraising information sheet (PDF) for resources. Additional scholarship resources and links are available for viewing in a spreadsheet format.

Click here to download the slides from our Funding Your Study Abroad presentation. (PDF file)

Why Choose this Program?+-

Academics and Eligibility Requirements

This program allows you to study in Prague while enrolled in Citrus College courses; the courses are UC and/or CSU transferable. The onsite courses are limited to the faculty participating in the program but students may also enroll in Citrus College's online education courses. Click on the brochure button above for complete course information.

If you are a student veteran, be sure to check in with the Veteran Success Center or contact director Maria Buffo at (626) 852-6457.

Personal

Study abroad is a transformative, life-changing experience that will broaden students understanding of themselves and the world. There are numerous tangible benefits to study abroad alumni including: increased self-confidence, improved GPA, lower unemployment rates, and higher starting salaries.

Check out UC Merced's What Statistics Show about Study Abroad Students page for more information.

Program Costs: What is Included?+-

The Prague AIFS program fee is $3,495 based on an enrollment of 20 or more participants.

See the timeline and fee schedule document for details.

Program Deadlines+-

April 5, 2024: Enrollment deposit deadline
*The link to pay the deposit will be sent to students, who meet the eligibility requirements.

May 10, 2024: Entire balance due

Saturday, June 1, 2024: Mandatory pre-departure meeting at 10 a.m. in CI 159

AIFS Refund Policy+-

Email kwinslow@aifs.com and provide withdrawal intent.

Withdrawing on or before Thursday, April 11, 2024
All fees paid less than a $150 processing fee will be refunded.
Withdrawing after Thursday, April 11, 2024, and on or before Friday, May 10, 2024
All fees paid less the $450 deposit and any non-refundable deposits paid by the participant or by AIFS on the participant's behalf will be refunded.
Withdrawing after Friday, May 10, 2024
No refund and the total program fee is due.

Please note: after the final payment deadline the full program fee is due to AIFS even if you have not yet paid and do not participate or plan to participate in the program. Non-refundable financial commitments have been made to secure your spot.

If a participant withdraws once the program has begun, there is no refund. This refund policy applies whether a participant pays AIFS Abroad directly for all, part, or no program fees.

AIFS Identity Abroad Resources+-

Access, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (AIDE) General Social Identity Resources

At AIFS Abroad, we support all participants in your study/intern abroad journey, inclusive of your gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, and sexual orientation. Everyone has a complex identity, and the different aspects of your identity are important when deciding on a program and location. Exploring the identities, you hold and learning about those of others is also an important part of this journey. We invite you to use the information here before, during, and after you study abroad.

Questions? Contact Us+-

John Morris
Study Abroad Specialist, Citrus College
studyabroad@citruscollege.edu
(626) 914-8560