Location: Prague, Czech Republic 

Position: Student

Description: I attended classes during the school days, with culture workshops (cooking classes, museum trips, film and music clubs), and weekend excursions to other nearby cities. There are opportunities for scholarship through Brown University, which can cover housing, food, tuition (everything except the flight).

Language Requirement: No requirement

Language Use: Took classes during the day in Czech language, used Czech language to communicate with other students and other people in the city. 

Impact on Language Skills: They benefited greatly!  It was a great opportunity to practice Czech, specifically speaking the language with other students and native speakers.

Opportunity Found Through: Recommended by a professor

Paid: No

Application Process: There was a google form style application followed by a language placement test.

Contact Information: Rachel Warner '23 (rachel_warner@alumni.brown.edu) 

Location: Třebíč, Czech Republic

Position: English Teaching Assistant 

Description:I work in a specialized high school in the Czech Republic where I assist in English classrooms.  My main task is leading English conversations and providing pronunciation assistance from my experience as a native speaker.  I am also expected (and enjoy) participating in cultural activities/events in my town.  Often I attend these with students or other teachers. Some people in my position also run an after-school club or additional English lessons for non-English teachers in the school.   

Language Requirement: No language requirement although having language experience is very helpful .

Language Use: My Czech language skills have been incredibly helpful.  Aside from the English teachers at my school none of the other teachers speak English.  Czech has been a great way to communicate (even a little) with my coworkers and students.  Additionally, I often use public transportation to travel, and I always use Czech to buy transportation tickets/navigate the transportation system.  

Impact on Language Skills: My listening skills have greatly benefited.  I am also slowly becoming a more confident speaker. 

Opportunity Found Through: Recommended by a professor

Paid: Yes

Application Process: Applied through Brown's fellowship office for the Fulbright program.  2 essays required and 3 letters of recommendation.  Later asked to submit a video questionnaire.  

Contact Information: Rachel Warner '23 (rachel_warner@alumni.brown.edu)