11 week course + internship
Explore Central Europe while expanding your skillset with a summer internship. Our 11 week internship combines our maymester and summer internship for an unforgettable summer.
Combining academic learning with cultural immersion and travel, the programme offers a unique opportunity to experience Europe while earning credit.
I had the opportunity to be exposed to a professional environment that I had never seen before and had the privilege of being able to create something of my own and actually get experience in the field, which I have to say, I don’t know if I would have gotten that opportunity in the states
Growth
Designed to challenge, students walk away with a deeper understanding of the world and themselves.
Academics
Through lived experience, students engage the dynamics of geopolitics through observation, engagement, discussion, debate and reflection.
Experience
Gain hands-on professional experience through an internship related to your field of study in a new culture where you work across borders and develop a broader understanding of the world..
Skills
Strengthen communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and other skills valued by future employers, and return home with an experience that sets you apart.
Travel
Experience 4 countries while also having the opportunity to live like a local in Brno.
Global Perspectives: Media, Communications, and Culture
How is our world connected, and what does that mean for the way we communicate, understand different cultures, and see ourselves?
In this course, you'll explore these questions while experiencing the culture of the Czech Republic and Central Europe firsthand.
Through immersive activities, discussions, and engagement with local culture, you'll discover how everyday life in the Czech Republic can help you better understand global issues. Throughout the course, you will reflect on how your own culture, language, technology, media, and personal experiences shape the way you see and interact with the world.
This foundation helps students enter their internships with a better understanding of the culture, workplace, and people around them.
The course applies perspectives from lived experiences, readings and classroom dialogue, culminating in a final group project and exam.
Internships
Students spend 200 hours working at their internship site. At the start of the internship, students outline projects and outcomes together with their supervisor ensuring an opportunity to create a meaningful addition to the organization.
Our team meets with each student during the application process to discuss their goals and determine the best internship opportunity for them.
Internship seminar
A mandatory seminar linked to the internship enables students to constructively reflect upon and articulate a heightened understanding of their evolving professional development and career placement strategies.
Four weeks, five cities
During the summer, you'll also join the Masaryk University Summer Schools community, with daily social and cultural activities alongside international students in other programs - giving you the chance to explore Central Europe while making friends from around the world.
The course is based in Brno, Czech Republic. During the first 4 weeks, students travel to the following cities on academic and cultural excursions.
Brno
The home base of the program. Brno is a city where Czech heritage meets innovation, entrepreneurship, and a vibrant international community. With historic streets, green spaces, cafés, culture, and world-class universities all within reach, students have everything they need to live, learn, and explore.
Telč
This small UNESCO town brings our students together and kicks off the course in a quiet setting.
Krakow
Explore historic streets, beautiful architecture, rich culture, and a vibrant student atmosphere. During the trip students visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, discussing the lasting implications of WWII.
Budapest
Explore stunning architecture, relaxing thermal baths, rich history, and unforgettable city views. During the trip students attend site visits related to Hungarian politics/culture.
Vienna
Explore imperial architecture, world-class museums, charming cafés, and rich musical traditions. During the trip students attend site visits related to international organizations.
What students say
I could not have dreamt of a better experience for this summer [regarding my internship at Czech Television]. I had the opportunity to be exposed to a professional environment that I had never seen before and had the privilege of being able to create something of my own and actually get experience in the field, which I have to say, I don’t know if I would have gotten that opportunity in the states. Everything about working at CTV and the internship seminar was incredibly influential and educational, and it truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
Your Guide to Getting There
How to apply
A more detailed timeline about the process prior to arrival can be found on our How to apply page.