International Field Study Overview – Prague, Czechia
Day 1 – OCTOBER 19: Meet your travel crew at the DJP or Welland campus and prepare for your transatlantic journey. The overnight flight is a long travel day, so get plenty of rest and come prepared with snacks and water to refresh you.
Included Meals: Meals are included on the flight from Toronto to Amsterdam
Dress Code: Casual
Day 2 – OCTOBER 20: After a brief layover in Amsterdam, jet off to the enchanting city of Prague, Czech Republic. Welcome to Prague! Vítejte v Praze! Once you’ve collected your luggage, hop on the bus and head to this captivating city, brimming with history, culture, and stunning architecture. Upon arrival, check into your hotel, get settled, and join us for a Welcome Dinner at the hotel, where you can relax and connect with your fellow travellers.
Included Meals: Dinner
Dress Code: Casual
Day 3 – OCTOBER 21: Good morning! Dobré ráno! Today, we will dive into a guided tour of Prague, soaking up the city’s sights, sounds, and rich history. Enjoy free time for lunch. After lunch, you will be touring The Estates Theatre, one of Europe’s most beautiful historical theatre buildings. Take advantage of a free evening to explore the city at your leisure.
Included Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Dress Code: Business Casual
Day 4 – OCTOBER 22: Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Today includes two scheduled business visits (details to be confirmed), with free time for lunch. After lunch, we’ll head out for another business visit (to be confirmed), and the evening is yours to enjoy with free time and dinner at your leisure.
Included Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Dress Code: Business Casual
Day 5 – OCTOBER 23: Enjoy a free morning to explore Prague, take in the sights, and savour the local cuisine for lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll have a business visit (to be confirmed), and the evening is yours to enjoy with free time and dinner at your leisure.
Included Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Dress Code: Business Casual
Day 6 – OCTOBER 24: Your day starts with an engaging consulting project, where you’ll dive into the world of Packeta, a company in charge of sustainable logistics for e-commerce. Packeta is perfectly aligned with the growing demand for green shipping solutions among consumers and businesses, which include eco-friendly packaging, carbon-neutral shipping, and waste reduction initiatives. Enjoy a leisurely lunch break to recharge. In the afternoon, get ready to unleash your creativity in a glass-making workshop, where you’ll experience the fascinating art of crafting glass objects firsthand. The evening is yours to enjoy at your own pace.
Included Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Dress Code: Business Casual
Day 7 – OCTOBER 25: After breakfast, embark on a thrilling Scavenger Hunt—an adventure that blends exploration, teamwork, and problem-solving into one exhilarating experience. Lunch will be yours to enjoy at your leisure. Following lunch, the Pilsner Urquell Experience awaits, where you’ll uncover the story of the world’s first golden beer and master the art of pouring like a pro tapster. In the evening, dive into an exciting cooking workshop and a memorable Farewell Dinner to cap off the day.
Included Meals: Breakfast at the hotel and Dinner
Dress Code: Business Casual
Day 8 – OCTOBER 26: Set off for a full day in the picturesque town of Kutná Hora on an excursion to this UNESCO-listed heritage site, just an hour east of Prague. Be awed by the Sedlec Ossuary, a hauntingly beautiful Gothic church adorned with the bones of 40,000 people, many of whom perished during the plague. Explore the magnificent Cathedral of St. Barbara and wander through the town’s charming narrow cobbled lanes. Enjoy your free time to savour lunch and dinner at your own pace.
Included Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Dress Code: Casual
Day 9 – OCTOBER 27: Travel Day! Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. As you prepare for the journey, please dress comfortably and meet us in the lobby by 11:00 am for your airport transfer. As you head home, take a moment to reflect on the unforgettable experiences, new friendships, and cherished memories that Prague has gifted you. It is a long travel day. Bring your favourite snacks and plenty of water to keep your energy up!
Included Meals: Breakfast at the hotel. Meals are included on the flight from Amsterdam to Toronto
Dress Code: Casual
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Disclaimers: Be World Ready does its best to execute the itinerary as outlined above, however, all elements are subject to change based on availability or requirement to adapt due to circumstances outside of our control. Students are reminded that it is their responsibility to research the entry requirements to the destination countries visited per their nationality and vaccination status.
DEADLINE TO APPLY MAY 31, 2024
* Price per student is in Canadian Dollars and reflects the Be World Ready (BWR) grant which has been applied to the total trip cost to heavily subsidize the rate per person. To qualify for the full value of the BWR grant, students must be enrolled in, and successfully complete the Be World Ready course (learn about the BWR course by clicking here). Assignments, travel requirements, and expectations will be clearly communicated by BWR staff prior to the start of term. Students who do not successfully complete the course risk not meeting the grant requirements, which could result in being charged back the full value of the grant (up to $6000, depending on the IFS). Please review the Grant Requirements section of the IFS webpage.