Prague, Czech Republic
 Prague - Slavic root, praga, which means “ford”
 From the city's origin at a crossing point of the Vltava river
 Largest city in Czech Republic (1,290,846 people)
 Situated in the northwest on the Vltava river
 temperate oceanic climate (warm summers and chilly winters)
 Hosts many historic and cultural activities
Why Prague?
 The Lennon Wall
 The Astronomical Clock (Orloj) on Old Town Square
 The picturesque Charles Bridge
 The vaulted Gothic Old New Synagogue (Staronová
Synagoga) of 1270
 Písek Gate, the last preserved city gate of Baroque
fortification
 The Metronome, a giant, functional metronome that
looms over the city
 The Dancing House (Fred and Ginger Building)
Prague – Transportation
 Public Transportation
 Prague Metro
 Three major lines
 Highest public transport usage in the world
 Tram network is one of the biggest in the world
 Ferries
 For discounted train tickets, the Wasteels student travel agency
on the second floor of Main train station accepts ISIC cards.
 Roads
 Longest city tunnel in Europe with a proposed length of 3.4 miles
 Taxis
 Ring road leading around the outskirts of the city
Prague – Transportation
 Rail
 Czech railway system links Prague with major European cities,
including Munich (Germany); Berlin (Germany); Warsaw (Poland);
Budapest (Hungary) and Vienna (Austria)
 Air
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Prague Ruzyně Airport
The biggest airport in the Czech Republic
One of the busiest in Central and Eastern Europe
Czech Airlines, Smart Wings, and Wizzair
 For more information:
http://www.mhd-praha.cz/
Prague – Time Difference
 Prague is 7 hours ahead of Kansas Central Time Zone
 When it is 8:00 am in Kansas, it’s 3:00 pm in Prague
Prague – People & Lifestyle
 Cultural dominance is due to the early establishment of a
University in Prague
 Culture's role was of course somewhat depleted during
the dark days of communist rule
 Velvet Revolution - initiated by several peaceful Charles
University student demonstrations - allowed creativity to take on
forms other than that allowed by the authorities
 Today, Prague once again shines brightly and proudly as a
cultural beacon.
 As a city to create, exhibit, or perform in, it knows no
equal, and this is reflected in the vast range of events that
take place here.
Prague – Food
 Czech beer
 Dumplings (“knedliky”)
 Svičková (read “svitch-co-va”)
 Rajská (read “raiska”)
 Guláš (read like in English, “goulash“)
 Fried Cheese (Smažený Sýr, read “smazhenee seer”)
 Tatarská Omáčka , read “tatarska omachka (Tartar sauce)
Prague – Night life
 Prague becomes a different city full of creeping
shadows in dimly lit lanes, circling bats above your
head and a definite sense of crazy fun.
 Music Bar and Clubs are very popular
 Roxy
 YES Club
 Solid Uncertainty
 Beer Halls
Prague – Weather
 Pleasant in both the spring and fall months
 Continental climate that is greatly influenced by weather
patterns coming in from Siberia to the east and from the
Atlantic to the west
 Extreme weather from brutally cold winters to hot summers
 It is not uncommon for temperatures to climb to 35 degrees
over the same time period
 August with average highs of 23 degrees Celsius and winters
can also be as cold as -15 degrees Celsius on occasion
Prague – Security
 Be careful in crowded areas such as trams and tourist
attractions - there may be pickpockets (common sense needs
to be used).
 When eating in cheaper restaurants please check your bill as
sometimes foreigners can be overcharged with extra items
added or changed prices.
 A favorite trick is for someone to interrupt you as you make
your transaction at an ATM, by pointing to a Czech note on the
ground and saying you have just dropped it. You bend down to
pick up the note and when you stand up again your card has
gone.
Czech University of Life
Science
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18,000 students
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Spend a semester or a summer in the magical city
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This gorgeous city is filled with castles, cathedrals, and
towers but is also a lively, modern city full of energy.
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Its central location in Europe also makes it ideal for travel.
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Classes at “Czech Ag” are taught in English in agricultural
economics and management, natural resources and
environment, forestry, water and landscape management,
and environmental engineering.
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A special four-week summer program is also available,
offering classes in agricultural economics, rural sociology,
and Czech language and culture.
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This program includes many excursions to Czech farms,
including a five-day study tour and a weekend stay with a
family.
Academic Calendar
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New Year’s Day/Czech Independence
Day (Nový rok/Den obnovy
samostatného českého státu)
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April 24 & 25: Easter & Easter Monday
(Velikonoce/Velikonoční pondělí)
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May 1: Labor Day (Svátek práce)
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May 8: Liberation Day (Den osvobození)
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July 5: St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day
(Den slovanských věrozvěstů Cyrila a
Metoděje)
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July 6: Jan Hus Day (Den upálení mistra
Jana Husa)
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September 28: St. Wenceslas Day/Czech
Statehood Day(Den české státnosti)
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October 28: Independent Czechoslovak
State Day (Den vzniku samostatného
československého státu)
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November 17: Struggle for Freedom and
Democracy Day (Den boje za svobodu a
demokracii)
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December 24: Christmas Eve (Štědrý
den)
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December 25: Christmas Day (1. svátek
vánoční)
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December 26: Second Day of Christmas
Czech University of Life
Sciences Program
 Enrollment:
 If you are interested in this program, contact a Study
Abroad Advisor to let them know.
 Once the University of Latvia is notified of your
interest, you will be accepted if:
 There is a faculty that can offer guidance in the respective
field of study
 University of Latvia can provide the scholarship as
stipulated in the agreement
Important Dates
 Application deadlines
 May 15 for Fall Semester
 November 15 for Spring Semester
 Accommodation Deadline
 Stated in acceptance form/email
Entrance Requirements
 Referral from the Kansas State University Study
Abroad Office
 (1) Official copy of your most recent transcripts
 (1) Copy of you passport
 (1) Completed application form
 (2) (35mm x 45mm) photos attached to your
application form
 Proof of English Language Proficiency
Residence Permits
 Students should use the following link as a guide of
what documents to prepare before leaving for the
university:
 http://www.k-state.edu/studyabroad/visa/index.html
 For exchange students, the Czech University of Life
Sciences will prepare the following documents:
 Confirmation of exchange
 Approval of Accommodation
 Confirmation of Subsistence
Credits & Marking System
 Grade
Review
Points
 1
Excellent
100-90
 2
Very good
89-75
 3
Good
74-60
 4
Fail
59 and less
University Life
Student Life
 indoor 25m swimming
pool
 outside beach and sauna
 two gyms
 a clay tennis court
 an indoor tennis hall
 a body-building centre
 a multi-purpose artificial
lawn area
 two volleyball courts
 a grass football field,
 a beach-volleyball court  an athletics track.
Post Office & Telephone
 Post Office:
The Main Post Office Jindřišská 14, Prague 1
(Open O2:00 – 24:00)
 Telephone:
Domestic: 1180; International: 1181.
Telephone Cards or Mobile Phone
Before you go…
 Be sure to read over all
documents that you receive
from KSU Study Abroad and
Czech University of Life Science
 Visit Lafene for all necessary
shots and check-ups!
Clothing Guide
 When you are in your own city and see a group of foreign
tourists, you take a quick look at them and make an
instant judgment of them, whether they are educated or
not. This is human nature and first impressions are
important.
 When you go to Prague, the Czech people you come in
contact with will also be getting their first impressions of
you, depending on your dress. You may not get the best
treatment at hotels and restaurants if you are not dressed
appropriately. Some restaurants and discotheques will not
let you in.
Clothing Guide
 This is a guide for educated visitors to Spain who want to
blend in and not stand out as tourists. Those who dress
properly according to Spanish customs will not be
ashamed if they meet Spanish people.
 By not standing out in crowds, they will not be the targets
of pickpockets.
 Dressing according to local customs shows respect for
the country that you visit.
 There are foreigners who are proud of the fact that in
their vacation to Spain they wore shorts all the time. This
is not the guide for them.
Clothing Guide
 You want to pack lightly and leave about a third of
your suitcase empty for the souvenirs you will buy.
Going to stores and buying things you cannot find in
your own country is one of the fun things of travel.
What not to bring:
 If you want to avoid screaming "American tourist,
rob me” avoid:
 bright white sneakers
 baseball caps
 Tee or sweat shirts with sayings or pictures on them and shorts in cities. Longer, dressy shorts are
acceptable for women, but definitely avoid short
shorts and skirts!
Packing tips
 Clothing:
 Layers are always a good idea. Try to stick with
neutral colors – black, white, brown. Colors are fine,
just know that you’ll be calling attention to yourself
and that’s not always a good idea. Bring a variety.
 Money belts – These are essential. You can wear
them discretely underneath almost any type of
clothing. Bring two just in case.
Packing tips
 Electronics:
 Mobile phones are very easy to purchase and
manage. You do not need to get one before arriving
in Spain. Pay-as-you-go phones are the most
convenient to monitor spending.
 Adapters are cheap and sold in several markets and
stores, but it might be wise to bring one so you can
charge your computer the first few nights. However,
you must be careful to research your electronic
devices to avoid destroying them with improper
voltage!
Staying in touch
 Prague is 7 hours ahead of Kansas time
 If you do not have internet in your place of
residence, no worries – “internet cafes” are all over
the place.
 Remember not to let staying in touch with people
back home overshadow having new experiences
abroad – don’t be a slave to your computer!
 Remember to send postcards!
University Contacts
CZECH UNIVERSITY OF LIFE SCIENCES PRAGUE
CULSČESKÁ ZEMĚDĚLSKÁ UNIVERZITA V PRAZE
KAMÝCKÁ 129PRAHA 6 - SUCHDOL165
21 CZECH REPUBLIC
University Map
Exchange Contacts
 304 Fairchild Hall Manhattan, KS 66535 Phone: +1
785-532-5990 Fax: +1 785-532-6550
 Karli Webster
 Joe Milostan
 Rebecca Muller
 Elizabeth Davis
Helpful Sites
 http://www.czu.cz/en/
 http://www.kstate.edu/studyabroad/programs/exchange/czech.ht
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 http://www.czu.cz/en/?r=957&i=1675
 http://www.lonelyplanet.com/czech-republic/prague