Prague Maymester Program

How does access to information differ from one country or culture to another? This program will study information from a broad, international perspective giving the students a unique skill set when it comes to information literacy. Information literacy refers to many types of literacies including cultural, environmental, and technological. Students will have the opportunity to compare aspects of information literacy between the United States and the Czech Republic through cultural experiences and excursions in and around the ancient and modern city of Prague. This is an excellent opportunity for you to learn about information literacy and how it applies to your life while also experiencing the unique cultural and historical perspectives within Prague.

Program Overview

Duration: May 10-22, 2026
Course listing: ISCI 202
This course will include class meetings during the first half of the Spring semester
Course credit:  3 hours
Program Leaders: Elise Lewis, Haley Robinson, Julie Boyken

Highlights

Guided tour of the city of Prague
Visit technology and communication companies
A day trip exploring a medieval mine and Saint Barbara's Cathedral in Kutna Hora
Experience various excursions including a glass making factory tour, a visit to the National Technical Library, a cooking class, and a tour of Prague Castle

Costs

Program fee: $3,200 before any Capstone Scholars Program funding is included. Once a student's application for the program is accepted, they will automatically be eligible for the Capstone Scholars Adventure Grant which will reduce the program fee to $900.

Includes:

Accommodations in Prague and Mikulov
3 group dinners, breakfast for all days
All excursions included in the itinerary
Local Guide with 24/7 language support
3 USC Program Leaders

Does not include:

Airfare, University required insurance, Education Abroad application fee ($150), tuition (we encourage participants to apply for the Passport Travel Grant to cover $1,500 in tuition costs), passport, meals not covered in the itnerary, and personal spending.

Information Sessions

These are a great chance to meet your program leaders, learn about the application process and more of what to expect from the program. Attendance is not mandatory in order to apply!

September 29 - 4:00-5:00pm at Russell House 303

October 16 - 2:00-3:00pm at Russell House 303

November 4 - 1:00-2:00pm (virtual) at here

Application

Check back here on October 1 to apply. Application closes November 9 at 11:59pm

Contact Us

If you have further questions about this opportunity, feel free to email Capstone Scholars Program Lead, James Jacocks

Capstone Scholars