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Dear reader,
As the fall semester gets underway, we are pleased to feature the Czech Republic as October's destination of the month. Sponsored by New York University, this former Communist state entered the European Union in 2004, and has evolved into a rich and diverse cultural and economic center. Educational opportunities for both undergraduates and graduates abound in most fields of study, with many courses taught in English. The Central European Education & Cultural Exchange (CEECE) introduces you to the country's capital, Prague, which boasts some of Europe's finest institutions of higher education, such as Charles University, the University of Economics, and the Anglo-American University. The Czech Republic is also ideally located for touring neighboring countries, such as Poland, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany. At IIEPassport.org, you'll find information on study abroad programs take place throughout the world. Be sure to check out Hot Study Abroad Programs, our Adviser Center, and our Student Center for lots of information and advice to help you make the most of your study abroad experience. Please be sure to share the IIEPassport Newsletter with your friends and colleagues!
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Featured Destination of the Month: Czech Republic Featured Sponsor: New York University
Located at the heart of Central Europe, the Czech Republic became a separate nation-state when the former Czechoslovakia was peacefully divided into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993, following the "Velvet Revolution" of 1989.
The Czech provinces have been subject to Europe's shifting empires, from the Great Moravian Empire to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, later becoming Czechoslovakia and finally gaining a separate identity as a republic, under the leadership of famous dissident and playwright Vaclav Havel, who served as its first president. Throughout these political transitions, it has retained its status as a European cultural center. Today it is one of the most prosperous and developed of the formerly Communist countries. Its economy continues to experience dynamic growth, due to increased exports, foreign investors and an entrepreneurial business environmnent
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Featured Sponsor: Central European Education & Cultural Exchange (CEECE)
Prague (or Praha), the capital city of the Czech Republic, is the heart of the country's social, economic, political, and cultural life. Located in Central Europe and bordering Germany, Austria, Poland, and Slovakia, the Czech Republic also makes an ideal base for students seeking to explore other parts of Europe.
Unlike many other European cities, Prague did not suffer extensive destruction during the modern wars, and its splendid architecture remains today unscathed. Known as the "City of a Hundred Spires," Prague's historic center was added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's World Heritage List in 1992. This includes the Old Town, the Lesser Town and the New Town, which were built between the 11th and 18th centuries. Amongst the city's most famous architectural treasures are Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Wenceslas Square, the Astronomical Clock, and Charles Bridge. Though much of the city's architectural splendor can be attributed to Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, architectural styles range throughout the city. Strolling the streets of Prague, students will see examples of Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance, Cubist, Art Noveau and ultra-modern styles. In addition to majestic architecture, the city is also home to 81 museums, 108 art galleries, and 71 resident theaters and concert halls.
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