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Program Information

People Who Are Involved

Students from any college and university are eligible to enroll in the program. Fulltime faculty members from the Valdosta
State University will teach the classes, along with faculty from Palacky University. Faculty and students in Olomouc will
participate in field placements, excursions, and learning about the community. Students who participate in this program
can also return to their local campus for additional summer coursework.

Tentative Schedule of Activities

A tentative schedule of activities is being developed. Check back again for an update.

Program Location

The host institution is Palacky University, founded in 1573. It is one of the oldest and most highly respected universities in
the Czech Republic. It is located in Olomouc, a city of more than 110,000 population, the administrative and historic
capital of the picturesque Moravian region. Due to its rich history, time-honored university, culture and crafts traditions,
Olomouc has always been an attractive location for tourists, merchants, and business people. Because of its central location in Europe, travel to Vienna, Krakow, and Prague is easy.

Program Dates and Structure

Participants depart for the Czech Republic from Atlanta, GA, on Tuesday, 8 May and return Friday, 1 June 2007.
Classes meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with field experiences and course-related activities on Tuesday and Thursday. Friday afternoon through Sunday are reserved for excursions. Field experiences and excursions are integrated
into the curriculum to enhance classroom instruction and to take advantage of being in the Heart of Europe. Placements for observation have been developed in public schools, agencies, and businesses.

Why Should You Go?

To learn why you should take this opportunity to study abroad click here.

Program Costs

The package cost is $2,100 for the 25-day program and includes the following items:

  • Airfare to and from the Czech Republic (Prague). Atlanta is where the flight originates.
  • Ground transportation between the Prague airport and Palacky University in Olomouc
  • Accommodations/Housing for the full 25 days
  • Course Instruction
  • Field Excursions
  • Study Abroad Insurance
  • International Student Identity Card (ISIS)
  • Some miscellaneous

The package cost does not include tuition, textbooks, meals, passport and related expenses, spending money, ground transportation to and from Hartsfield International Airport, Atlanta, GA, or any other costs beyond those listed above.
Students should plan to budget a minimum of $400 to $600 for meals, theater tickets, entrance fees, evening entertainment,
etc. If students plan extended travel or major shopping, additional funds should be budgeted. Some course excursions might involve additional fees; course instructors will inform students if such fees apply.

The good news is the courses in the 2007 Live and Learn in the Czech Republic Program are part of the regular offerings of
VSU and other University System of Georgia institutions; therefore, students may apply for loans or grants, including HOPE,
for which they would normally be eligible.

Although we do not expect any changes in costs they are subject to change because of unanticipated increases in airfares or other program elements or fluctuations in monetary exchange rates. We will make every effort to keep program costs as advertised and will inform prospective participants of any changes as they occur.

Deadlines

  • 12 January 2007, first payment of $150;
  • 29 January 2007, second payment of $950:
  • 16 March 2007, final payment of $1,000