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Full Time Internship | Prague

Czech Republic | Optional Credit Available | Fall 2024
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A student on a bridge in Prague.
Large buildings in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic.

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  • Fall 2024

  • Spring 2025

  • Fall 2025

  • Spring 2026

Overview

With rich history, medieval architecture, one-of-a-kind markets, and so much more – Prague is a bustling hub of politics and culture. It’s the perfect city for people who enjoy limitless options of things to do and places to go.

No matter what you’re interested in, Prague has almost any sort of career field on demand for an internship. As a global center of finance, fashion, technology, marketing, and media, Prague has incredible internship opportunities. Internships in the Czech Republic range between 8 to 12 weeks and take place in the summer, fall, and spring.

With easy access to the rest of Europe, there will always be something for you to do and see during your internship in Prague.

With AIFS Abroad, you’ll have everything you need to have a life-changing adventure and gain valuable professional experience. Early applications are encouraged, because Internships in Prague are in increasingly high demand!

What’s Included

The AIFS Abroad inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help interns make the most of their time abroad.

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  • Guaranteed Internship Placement

    Once accepted into program we guarantee an internship in one of your approved career fields

  • Global Career Readiness Program

    Connecting academic goals to professional experiences

  • Housing

    Student residence hall

  • Excursions

    Moravia (2 days)

  • Cultural & Social Activities

    A wide range of AIFS-organized cultural activities and social events to enrich your experience

  • On-Site Location Coordinator

    to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program

  • Green Initiative

  • Health & Safety

    24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance

  • Personal/Professional Development

    Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network

Additional Options & Opportunities

  • Flight Package

    Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways

    Airport transfers to and from accommodation

  • Optional Excursions

    Kraków and Auschwitz-Birkenau, Poland (3 days)

    Czech Spa Town Experience (2 days)

  • Credit

    AIFS Abroad offers credit bearing courses to complement your semester or summer internship, with credits issued through Fairfield University, our school of record located in the US. Some universities require credit to be earned, and we cannot change a university’s requirement. Learn more.

    Plan ahead: Download this easy guide to use with your home school advisor.

Program Details: Full Time Internship | Prague 12 Week Internship

Program is closed

Dates

August 31, 2024November 23, 2024

Term

Fall

Application Deadline

June 1, 2024

Inclusive Fees

$9,990

Eligibility

Open to First Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Minimum of GPA

Visa Requirements

A visa may be required for this program. Contact your advisor or login to your portal for more information.

Global Themes

  • Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
  • Business, Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
  • Education, Social Services, and Psychology
  • Global Peace, International Security and Human Rights
  • Global Sustainability
  • Language, History and Culture
Learn More About Global Themes

Internship Opportunities

AIFS Abroad offers a unique global educational experience for students on this program, with the following academic options available:

The AIFS Abroad Enrollment Team reviews application materials, which are a combination of relevant work experience, college or university level course work, and an assessment of maturity and readiness for working in a professional setting. After a participant has been accepted, we guarantee an internship placement. 

Our team works with applicants 1:1 to gain a better understanding of the skills you will bring to your team, talents you want to grow, and expectations you have of your experience. By working individually with each intern, we can assess academic knowledge, career goals, language proficiency, and overall expectations for your time in Prague, in order to place you in a dynamic work environment.

Once a match is found, all interns will interview by phone or Zoom with your manager before the placement is offered and confirmed. When you arrive in Prague, Location Coordinators will be there to help you start your internship and support you with on-site check-ins and coaching to make the most of your internship placement. 

AIFS Abroad has 20+ years of history matching talented interns with top tier international companies. Our placement team is dedicated to finding the right employers for our interns in a variety of career fields. Below are some of our top fields for our Czech Internship program, but are not limited to these:

  • Information Technology/Computing
  • Business
  • Marketing 
  • Finance
  • Graphic Design 
  • Architecture
  • Communications

AIFS Abroad provides an award-winning Global Career Readiness Program which combines assessments, career coaching, and experiential learning to connect interns’ academic knowledge with their professional ambitions. The Strengths-based approach focuses on interns meeting their potential and thriving in their future careers. 

Core Components Include

  • CliftonStrengthsFinder® Assessment
  • One-on-One Career Strengths Coaching
  • Goal Setting and Career Planning
  • Interview preparation
  • On-Site Career Seminars and Networking Events
  • Leadership Training and Recruitment Opportunities
  • Summer, 3-6 Credits
  • Semester, up to 9 Credits
  • Semester, up to 12 Credits

AIFS Abroad offers credit bearing courses to complement your semester or summer internship, with credits issued through Fairfield University, our school of record located in the US. Adding credit can allow interns to access existing financial aid options and gain credit towards graduation for many majors. This is suitable for interns who attend a university that does not offer credit for internships. Some universities will require credit and we cannot change university requirements.

View Example Internship Placements
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Living Abroad

AIFS Abroad provides excellent accommodations, activities, resources and staff to help interns learn about and integrate into their host community.

Student Residence Hall

Live with other AIFS and international students conveniently located within easy reach of stores, restaurants and public transport.

  • Shared double rooms (some single rooms may be available on request; contact the AIFS Program Advisor for details)
  • Shared bathroom and kitchenette
  • Full-sized common kitchen on each floor
  • Dormitory Assistant
  • 24-hour security
  • Laundry facilities, gym and piano room on-site

Meals

European-style cold breakfast included Monday-Friday

Wi-Fi Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Prague.

Architecture

Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” Prague is known for its Old Town Square which is at the heart of its historic core. The city is lined with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and is home to the largest castle in the world.

HistorY

Dating back to the ninth century, the Prague Castle spans an impressive 18 acres and is home to stunning cathedrals, chapels, royal palaces and gorgeous ornamental gardens.

Attractions

Two famous attractions you’ll find in Prague include a graffiti wall devoted to John Lennon and the famous Astronomical Clock on the Old Town Square.

Jenny Bohuslavova

Jenny Bohuslavova.

Ahoj! Born in the Philippines but grew up and studied in Canada, I now call the Czech Republic my home for nearly 10 years. Just like what you are about to embark on, I have studied abroad during my undergrad year in Spain which sparked my love for the European lifestyle, culture and people. I have been working with AIFS Prague for almost as long as my stay here in the Czech Republic. I look forward to helping you make the most of your time in this magical place!

To help you get a true taste of Czech culture, a wide range of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee. Activities and events may include:

  • Welcome dinner in a traditional Czech restaurant
  • Walking tours which may include: Old Town and Charles Bridge, Prague Castle and Gardens, New Town, Malá Strana (Lesser Quarter)
  • Performances such as ballet, classical and jazz concerts, local festivals, visits to famous Prague cafés (coffee and cake included)
  • Nature reserve Divoká Šárka
  • Visit to the Jewish Museum, synagogues and cemetery
  • Sports day
  • Volunteer activity

 Please note that students may need to pay a small additional fee for some of the activities above.

Excursions

This program offers a range of excursions that will take you outside Prague and deepen your social, historical and cultural understanding of the Czech Republic. 

*Please note optional excursion fees may change slightly depending on the term. Fee will be shown at time of application.

Buildings in Moravia, Czech Republic.

Moravia

Tour a seasonal selection of the following: Napoleon battle site in Austerlitz, wine country, central Mikulov town, Lednice park and castle, Brno, Gregor Mendel’s Garden and Museum, the Ossuary at St. James’ Church, visit to Mucha’s Slav Epic Paintings at Moravský Krumlov, and the Moravian Karst cave complex. Dinner at Vinný sklep U Vrbů, a family-run winery in Hustopeče. Includes round-trip transportation, accommodations, and select entrance fees.

  • Czech Republic
  • 2 Days
  • Included in Program Fee
A horse carriage on a street in Kraków, Poland.

Kraków and Auschwitz-Birkenau

Sightseeing tours of Market Square, Wawel Castle, Podgorze District, Wieliczka Salt Mine, and the Jewish Quarter, Kazimierz. Guided visit to the former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, now a memorial and museum. Free time to explore Kraków. Includes round-trip transportation, accommodations, daily breakfast, lunch and entrance fees.

  • Poland
  • 3 Days
  • Estimated fee: $375*
Czech Spa Town Experience.

Czech Spa Town Experience

Spend a weekend exploring the Czech spa town of Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad). Fee includes accommodations and transportation, breakfast, access to an indoor pool, tours of the ancient spring and Becher museum, and more.

  • Czech Republic
  • 2 Days
  • Estimated fee: $275*
Barcelona,Spain
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A view of Prague.

Social identity & access

One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.

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Important Dates & Deadlines

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Dates & Deadlines

Details

  • Early Application Deadline*
  • Application Deadline**
    June 1, 2024
  • Scholarship Deadline
    April 15, 2024
  • Visa Deadline****
  • Optional Departure Flight from US***
    August 30, 2024
  • Program Begins
    August 31, 2024
  • Program Ends
    November 23, 2024
  • Optional Return Flight to US***
    November 23, 2024
  • * We encourage applicants to apply by this date for a better chance of acceptance into their preferred career fields.
  • ** Deposits are due within 10 days of acceptance.
  • *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
  • **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.

Optional Flight Package

Participants can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS Abroad programs that includes a round-trip flight from 25 U.S gateways and airport transfers to and from campus. Participants who choose to book their own flights will be responsible for connecting with the group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements from the airport.

Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed approximately one month prior to departure. Your program fee is guaranteed, and the optional flight package is an additional fee. Please note that once we have finalized the pricing for your flights the cost may change, and you will be responsible for making the additional payment if you want to participate in the flight package. Your program advisor will be in touch should there be any changes in the price of your flights.

Depature City

Fee

  • Atlanta
    $1,980
  • Boston
    $1,960
  • Buffalo
    $1,820
  • Charlotte
    $1,980
  • Chicago
    $2,040
  • Cincinnati
    $1,960
  • Columbus
    $1,820
  • Dallas
    $2,040
  • Denver
    $2,220
  • Des Moines
    $2,020
  • Detroit
    $1,960
  • Houston
    $2,140
  • Los Angeles
    $2,180
  • Miami
    $1,940
  • Minneapolis
    $1,960
  • New York
    $1,900
  • Newark
    $1,480
  • Orlando
    $1,960
  • Philadelphia
    $1,880
  • Phoenix
    $2,060
  • Pittsburgh
    $1,820
  • Raleigh/Durham
    $1,940
  • San Francisco
    $2,240
  • Seattle
    $2,060
  • St. Louis
    $2,020
  • Washington/Dulles
    $2,040
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Ready to intern in Prague?

For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: intern@aifsabroad.com