When looking for an internship in Europe, consider traveling to the heart of central Europe: Prague, Czech Republic. A city with over 1.2 million people and home to the 50,000-student Charles University (the Univerzita Karlova v Praze), Prague is a wonderful environment for university students and recent graduates to gain work experience in another country.
European Study Abroad Center Internships
The European Study Abroad Center (ESAC) offers a summer internship program in Prague. This month-long internship focuses on International Business and Global Marketing, and is geared toward college students. Recent graduates are also welcome to apply. Program participants must take a Czech language and culture course.
Internships With the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), offers internships in Prague, Vienna, and other cities around Europe. The program is geared toward recent graduates and graduate students. Internships typically last between two and six months. OSCE's Documentation Center is located in Prague.
The Multicultural Center Prague Internships
The Multicultural Center Prague, whose mission is to promote understanding of the Czech Republic's multicultural society, organizes lectures, exhibitions, and readings, among other events, for this purpose. The center offers unpaid internships with a duration ranging from six weeks to a year. Because it is unpaid, it is a great opportunity for a university student spending a semester, summer, or year in Prague.
Internships through Study Abroad Programs
Some universities offer study abroad programs in Prague that include an internship, but more often, study/intern abroad programs in Prague are available through organizations such as CET Academic Programs, or the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). Students should check with the university study abroad office to learn about potential study abroad programs, or check out a study abroad program search engine like Gullivergo.com.
Tips for Interning in Prague
An introductory Czech language course is essential; knowing just a few phrases like "dobry den" can only get a traveler so far, especially when living in the Czech Republic for more than just a few weeks. Taking a course can help overcome language barriers when in a new place.
Take advantage of cultural events as well; try to balance time between the internship, any coursework, and experiencing all that Prague has to offer. If participating in an internship program at an organization geared toward cultural activities and events, be sure to make the most of it.
When considering options for an internship abroad, think about working in Prague, a unique city with wonderful opportunities to gain work experience in a variety of fields.
Suzanne Swartz - During college, Suzanne spent a semester in southwest Germany. After receiving her B.A. in History and German Studies, she went back to ...
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