Study & Intern in the Czech Republic (in English) - ISEP Direct
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Cathedrals, castles, an historic town center—step into Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic, and explore countless cafés, beautiful architecture, and a thriving art scene. Centrally located and a ton of fun, you’ll love this quirky, youthful college town!
• Intern in this hub for innovation, technology, and the arts! Past interns have worked for media companies, sports teams, IT start-ups, NGOs, research labs, and entrepreneurial hubs.
• As an intern, you’ll receive additional support and guidance from Program Director Michael Elavsky, PhD. He’ll get you connected with a great internship and prepare you for a global career.
LIFE ABROAD
Walkable and bikeable, Brno is a relaxed college town with lively town squares, farmer’s markets, outdoor dining, cute courtyards, breweries, pubs, and coffee shops. Great museums, art galleries, historic architecture, and city parks make it easy to stay busy. Grab a bike or take the tram from campus to your internship site.
LIVE
Live right on campus! At Masaryk, you’ll have access to a furnished, shared room with access to a bathroom and kitchenette. A cafeteria, snack bar, and spaces to relax and exercise are available nearby. Please note, ISEP students pay their housing fees directly to the residence hall in Brno. Masaryk University arranges housing for ISEP students based on the number of days they stay in the residence. Please plan for approximately $1120 USD for housing for a semester.
DINE
Czech food is all about comfort and warmth—think dumplings, fried cheese, creamy sauces, and potato pancakes! Brno has lots of restaurants and coffee shops to enjoy, or you can cook with friends in the shared dorm kitchen. Multiple grocery stores within walking distance of campus make it easy to do some shopping to stock your pantry, and on-campus “canteens” (dining halls) provide affordable and quick meals. Plan to budget $230-$300 USD for meals and groceries each month for a comfortable lifestyle.
EXPERIENCE
As part of the CzechMates internship program, you will take a class with other interns where you can connect and share experiences together. This seminar will help you reflect and articulate your internship experience for future job interviews and deepen your professional development. Beyond the internship experience, the Masaryk University community offers plenty of student activities and opportunities to get involved.
Enjoy a guided city tour and a crash-course on Czech language and culture during Orientation Week. On campus, be sure to ask your “buddy” for their top Brno recommendations. Attend the student activities fair to find ways to get involved and make local friends. Sign up during orientation week for multi day excursions (for an affordable price) to top destinations like Budapest, Vienna, and Krakow.
EXPLORE
Prague, Bratislava, Vienna, Budapest and Krakow are within easy reach by train and bus. Just outside Brno, the Moravian highlands offer outstanding opportunities for hiking, bicycling, and skiing. To the south, spend a few days enjoying the local wine region’s countless ancient cellars, which are easy to explore by bike!
INTERN
Intern with local company or organization as part of the CzechMates program and gain valuable global experience! Pair the 200 hour for-credit internship with coursework at Masaryk University and an American-style class dedicated to preparing and guiding you through the internship experience. Internships are available with NGOs, international organizations, media companies, sports teams, IT start-ups, public administration offices, research labs, and entrepreneurial hubs. Engage in meaningful work experience and develop intercultural communication in a real-world professional setting. This program is a great fit to prepare for a career in advertising, public relations, strategic communication, journalism, social justice, sports communication, business, marketing, international relations, or policy.
What We Love About Brno
Brno is a classic European college town—affordable, fun, beautiful, and well-connected to the rest of Europe. It’s a great base for a semester because you can take classes you need and stay busy during the week and travel easily on the weekends!
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Course Description
Masaryk’s study + internship program offers a unique opportunity to pursue personal and professional development in a global context. It is particularly appealing to students studying in the fields of communications, information sciences and technology, arts/architecture liberal arts, education, social justice, environmental/agricultural sciences, and business.
The structured program includes 2 required classes:
• Globalization Course
• Weekly Internship course that is an integrated part of the internship experience itself and meets separately from the internship.
Students then choose two to three additional classes from a variety of disciplines including, but not limited to Media Studies, Business, History, Political Science, Agricultural Sciences, Kinesiology, and International Relations.
The credit bearing, 200-hour internship requires approximately 15-20 hours per week of time in the workplace throughout the semester.
The chart below reflects some of the more popular classes students have taken in the past. Use this to get started on planning your own program abroad at Masaryk University!
Credits Earned
Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 24-32 ECTS which ISEP recommends is the equivalent of 12-15 U.S. Credit Hours. Each course will be worth approximately 5-6 ECTS.
If you use financial aid, please speak with a qualified financial aid advisor to understand your academic obligations and the requirements for using financial aid.
Sample Classes Available:
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For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" dropdown link below.
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Course syllabi are available for the internship (6 ECTS) as well as a course on Globalization (6 ECTS).
The program requires at least 20 ECTS per semester, including the internship but students must check with their home university about minimum credit requirements as the home university may require more ECTS. Classes meet for about 8-10 hours per week and the internship is about 15-20 hours per week. The internship includes a seminar class as well as short weekly meetings.
Students should use the website for course availability link above to search for remaining courses to meet the credit requirement. If courses are not currently listed for the semester you intend to apply, please use the courses that were offered for the previous academic year as a reference point for the courses that will likely be offered during your semester or year abroad.
Students can take courses across faculties, however, it is recommended that students take the majority of their courses within one faculty.
Academic Calendar:
Fall
Arrival and orientation: Early September
Courses start: Mid-September
Exams: Can be arranged to end before the Christmas Holidays in December
Spring
Arrival and orientation: Early February
Courses start: Mid-February
Exams: Last two weeks in May
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