Full Time Internship | Prague

Housing

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.

City Facts

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.

Site Staff

Jenny Bohuslavova

Cultural Activities

In addition to excursions, a cultural calendar of weekly activities and social events is included in your program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions and lesser known visits which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of Czech life. Typical activities, tours and visits may include:

• Prague city walks focusing on different neighborhoods
• Visits to the Jewish Museum, synagogues and cemetery
• Opera, theater, ballet and concert visits
• Sports events such as hockey and soccer games
• Climbing
• Visits to famous Prague cafés
• Czech Buddy program offered through the university’s International Club for Czech language practice and exchange in addition to AIFS Buddy Program
• Czech cooking class
• Events such as concerts, festivals and markets which take you off the tourist trail to venues attended by Czech locals
• Castle trips and day trips to other towns in the countryside including hiking trips
• Czech related and seasonal events such as Easter craft or Halloween activities, Czech Christmas cookie baking and folklore crafts

Some events may require a small supplementary fee.

AIFS Office

The AIFS Office is right in the heart of the city in one of the oldest parts of Prague conveniently located within walking distance of the university. There is a student center, library, and a computer lab in the office, with PCs for college work or leisure. Free printing is also available, making it ideal for students to print their projects and essays on their way to class. Staff are always there to help with any issues that might arise.

Volunteer Opportunities

AIFS can arrange volunteer activities across a variety of fields and within a range of organizations. Recent offerings have included: 

• English/Spanish tutor with Jedlička Institute and schools for physically disabled people
• English assistant in school for visually impaired students
• Teaching English in elementary schools in Prague
• Crafts and sport with kids from SK HOPO, a shelter for displaced families 

Interested students should contact the Resident Director directly once they have been accepted into the program.