Prague is waiting for you!!

Prague is waiting for you!!

Table of Content 1.History, - Some Culture History..4 and more.....4 History.... 4 Internship locations 6 Culture..... 5 - Why do you have to choose Calabria?...6 2.Why do you have to choose Prague?...6 3.Internship - La Costa Degli locations Dei...7 and offers......7 4.About - Tourism: the city 50 km services of facilities and, facilities...8 camping, hotels and Services....8 Resorts 10 Facilities.......8 The experience...11 5.Weak and strong points of our culture...9 Excursions.. 12 6.Language Survival kit......10 7.About Support the.. 15 internship experience....13 8.Accommodation.....14 Contacts..16 9.Extra activities.....15 10.Support...16 3

1. History, Culture and more History The Czech state, known as Bohemia, was formed in the late 9th century. One of the Bohemian kings, Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor, made Prague an imperial capital and a center of Latin scholarship. The Hussite movement founded by Jan Hus linked the Slavs to the Reformation and revived Czech nationalism, previously under German domination. A Hapsburg, Ferdinand I, ascended the throne in 1526. The Czechs rebelled in 1618, precipitating the Thirty Years' War. Defeated in 1620, they were ruled for the next 300 years as part of the Austrian empire. The defeat of the Austria-Hungary cleared the way for the foundation of an independent state of Czechs and Slovaks. The Czechoslovak Republic became one of the ten most developed countries of the world. A period of twenty years of democracy and prosperity was ended by the aggression of Hitler's Germany. The conference in Munich and the following German occupation in March 1939 brought the end of the independent Czech state. After World War II, the restored republic became part of the Soviet sphere of power. A period of "limited" democracy was ended by a Communist takeover in February 1948. All private property was expropriated and political and human rights were suppressed. An attempt to change and humanize Communist totality and to weaken ties to the Soviet Union failed when the Soviet Army invaded the country in August 1968.The gradual decay of the Communist regime and the Soviet empire, and the mass protests and demonstrations of the Czechoslovak people culminated in the overthrow of the Communist regime in November 1989. Prague Castle November 1989 The changes were confirmed by the election of Vaclav Havel as president of the republic. On January 1, 1993, the Czechoslovak state was peacefully divided and the independent Czech and Slovak Republics were founded. In the following years the Czech Republic joined OECD (1994), NATO (1999) and EU (2004). The Czechs have now completed the transformation of the formerly centralized state system into a parliamentary democracy and market economy. 4

Culture Music is the most popular form of art in the Czech Republic and there is even a saying, "Co Čech, to muzikant", which means "Every Czech is a musician". Today s music has its origin in traditional folk and classical music. Notable czech composers are Bedřich Smetana, Leoš Janáček or Antonín Dvořák. The most famous music festival is called "Prague Spring" and has been annually organized since 1946. Czech literature and culture played a major role on at least two occasions, when Czechs lived under oppression and political activity was suppressed. On both of these occasions, in the early 19th century and then again in the 1960s, the Czechs used their cultural and literary effort to strive for political freedom, establishing a confident, politically aware nation. Famous czech writers are Božena Němcová, Karel Hynek Mácha or Karel Čapek. Prague Spring festival Theatre of the Czech Republic has rich tradition with roots in the Middle Ages. In the 19th century, the theatre played an important role in the national awakening movement and later, in the 20th century it became a part of the modern European theatre art. Czech cuisine is marked by a strong emphasis on meat dishes. Pork is quite common; beef and chicken are also popular. Goose, duck, rabbit and wild game are served. Fish is rare, with the occasional exception of fresh trout and carp, which is served at Christmas. Aside from Slivovitz, Czech beer and wine, Czechs also produce two uniquely Czech liquors, Fernet Stock and Becherovka. Kofola is a non-alcoholic domestic cola soft drink which competes with Coca Cola and Pepsi in popularity. Two unique Czech dishes are Vepřoknedlo-zelo and Svíčková na smetaně. Svíčková na smetaně 5

2. Why do you have to choose Prague? Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river and is home to about 1.3 million people. Prague has been a political, cultural and economic centre of Europe and particularly central Europe during its 1,100 year existence. The city played major roles in the Protestant Reformation, the Thirty Years' War, and in 20th century history, during both World Wars and the post-war Communist era. Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions, many of which survived the violence and destruction of twentieth century Europe. Main attractions include the following: Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter, the Lennon Wall, and Petřín hill. Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Prague boasts more than ten major museums, along with countless theatres, galleries, cinemas, and other historical exhibits. Its rich history makes it a popular tourist destination, and the city receives more than 4.1 million international visitors annually. 6

3. Internship locations and offers Prague City Tourism Scarabeus Gallery Here in Prague we can provides work placements and internships for students and graduates from abroad in different fields of studies. Both in private and public sector - companies, NGOs, public institutions and organizations. We have a long and successful track record in mobility of students and graduates, internship/placement schemes and on cooperation between educational institutions and enterprises. Fields: Tourism, Catering, Marketing, Promotion, Communication, Cultural field, Organizing events, Translating, Administration, Business administration, Management, Economy, Sales, Production, Project management, Education, Information Technology, Research The Museum of Czech Literature Hotel Aquapalace Royal Prague Travel Examples of hosting organizations in Prague: Prague City Tourism Scarabeus Gallery Royal Prague Travel The Museum of Czech Literature Hotel Aquapalace Cultural centre Plechárna Cultural centre Plechárna 7

4. About the city services and facilities Services The public transport in Prague is well organized and efficient. Some say it s the best organized public trasport system in the whole wide world. It perfectly covers even the furthest hidden corner of Prague almost non-stop. By non-stop we mean the fact that in Prague there is so called noční doprava (night transport), that means buses and trams that run also during the night. The night transport system works in intervals of 15 minutes (around the centre) and 30 minutes or more (towards the suburbs of Prague). The timetable of every tram, bus and even subway train is posted at every station, so one knows exactly at what time to expect their ride. Prague s metro system consists of 3 lines, designated by letters and colours.there are interchange stations at Muzeum (AxC), Můstek (AxB) and Florenc (BxC). The metro operates daily between 05:00 and 00:00.Trains leave stations every 4-10 minutes. Trams operate from 04:30 to 00:15 during the day. The average interval of most trams is from 8-15 minutes. Day and night bus service is very similar to that of trams. The interval between most buses is 5 20 minutes. Buses 501 513 provide night service Facilities Museums & Galleries Parks & Gardens Archaeological Sites Activity & Fun Quality Assured Attractions Religious Sites Fortifications & Towers Other Historic Sites Natural Attractions Local Crafts UNESCO World Heritage 8

5. Weak and strong points of our culture You ll probably find difficult to understand or accept that: we don t usually hug or kiss when we meet, but we do it between close friends. pointing at someone with their index finger is considered rude. we often take our shoes off when entering a house. in general, do not expect older people to speak or understand English. But you ll surely love that: Once you get to know Czech people, they are really friendly and kind. You ll definitely have a lot of fun, enjoy low cost of living and the atmosphere of beautiful historical city in the heart of Europe. 9

6. Language survival kit Asking directions excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the bus station/ post office/ the airport Promiňte, můžete mi říct, jak se dostanu na...autobusovou zastávku/ poštu/ letiště I'm looking for this address Hledám Am i/are we on the right road for? Jsem/ jsme na správné silnici do? is this the right way for? Je tohle správná cesta do? do you have a map? Máte mapu? can you show me on the map? Můžete mi to ukázat na mapě? how far is it to? the airport/ the bus station Jak je to daleko na? letiště/ autobusovou zastávku Asking for a taxi do you know where I can get a taxi? Máte číslo na taxi? do you have a taxi number? Máte číslo na taxi? I'd like a taxi, please Potřebuji taxi. sorry, there are none available at the moment Promiňte, žádné teď není k dispozici. what's the address? Jaká je adresa? I'm at the train/ bus station/ the airport Jsem na vlakovém nádraží/ autobusové zástavce/ letišti how long will I have to wait? Jak dlouho budu muset čekat? At the train or bus station where's the ticket office? Kde je pokladna? what time's the next bus/train to? Kdy jede další autobus/ vlak do? can I buy a ticket on the bus/ train? Mohu si koupit lístek v autobusu/ ve vlaku? which platform do I need for? Z jakého nástupiště odjíždí? could I have a receipt, please? Mohu dostat účtenku prosím? can I have a timetable, please? Mohu dostat jízdní řád prosím? could you show me where is my stop? Můžete mi ukázat, kde je moje zastávka? 10

On the bus/train does this bus stop at? Staví autobus v? does this train stop at? Staví vlak v? could you tell me when we get to? Můžete mi říct, kdy přijedeme do? could I see your ticket, please? Mohu vidět Vaši jízdenku? what time do we arrive in? Kdy přijedeme do? what's the next stop? Jaká je další zastávka? At the tourist point or by the streets I need help. Potřebuji pomoc. where's the? city centre/ art gallery/ main shopping area/ railway station Kde je? centrum města/ galerie/ nákupní centrum/ nádraží what's the best way of getting around the city? jaký je nejlepší způsob cestování po městě? where can I hire a car? Kde si mohu pronajmout auto? how do I get to the closest pharmacy? Jak se dostanu do nejbližší lékárny? is there a supermarket in the roundabouts? Je tu v okolí supermarket? do you have a map of the city? Máte mapu města? At the pharmacy I'd like to speak to the pharmacist, please? Mohu mluvit s lékárníkem prosím? I'm suffering from indigestion /diarrhoea Mám zažívací potíže/ průjmem. have you got anything for? cold sores /a sore throat /chapped lips/ a cough Máte něco na opar/bolavý krk/ popraskané rty/ kašel/ can you recommend anything for a cold? Můžete mi doporučit něco na nachlazení? can I buy this without a prescription? Můžu si to koupit bez předpisu? I'd like some toothpaste. Potřebuji zubní pastu. I've got a prescription here from the doctor Mám tu předpis od lékaře. 11

Asking for food/drinks do you have any sandwiches? Or any.? Máte nějaké sendviče? Nebo nějaké? could we see a menu, please? Můžeme vidět menu, prosím? could i/we have.. /some more bread/some water /still or sparkling? Mohu/ můžeme dostat. nějaké další pečivo/ vodu neperlivou/perlivou? cheers! salute! Na zdraví! May i have a.. please? Mohu dostat prosím? could we have the bill, please? Můžeme dostat účet, prosím? can I pay by card? Mohu platit kartou? Internet access do you have internet access here? Máte tu přístup k internetu? do you have wireless internet here? Máte tu wifi? what s the password for the internet? Jaké je heslo k internetu? 12

7. About the internship experience The experience The internship is a great opportunity to apply all the theoretical knowledge you learned in the classroom and get a real-world experience. You ll gain insight into how a company works and get to discover which tasks you enjoy the most, which may help you make the right the decision about your future dream job. Internship experience of students is also valued by employers and you can definitely score points by proving it during interviews. It will also help you to become more self-confident and build your network of professional contacts. have the guide of professionals meet interesting people learn and practise You will have fun enhance transversal skills be absorbed in a working reality improve your creative thinking 13

8. Accommodation We will take care of our students and provide them with a confortable accommodation We have at our disposal, and at yours, 115 above standard rooms, restaurants and a student club in a new modern building in Prague. The accommodation for students offer includes twin-, three- and fourbedded apartments for rent shared mostly by international students. This type of living for students grants ideal conditions in above standard equipment own bathroom, fridge, plasma TV, tables, wardrobes, beds, internet and common kitchen. Apart from accommodation and bed, our dormitories in Prague also provide other services there are tennis courts, football field, fitness center, sauna and solarium available for students. The neighborhood also grants various activities to its students there is the Kunratický forest and Šeberák open air pool not far away. Perfect accessibility of Prague city center thanks to the adjacent metro station and other public transport connection ensures comfortable living. Costs for accommodation are covered by student. 14

9. Activities Services that we offer for students: Finding suitable internship according the field of study and previous experience Regular contact with employer and supervision of internship Help with organizational and administration issues Airport pickup Assistance with finding accommodation if needed Emergency line in case of troubles 15

10. Support In case of inconveniences, we will support you any time you need. In Any case these are the main numbers to call for emergencies: General emergency - 112 Fire - 150 Medical Emergency (Ambulance/First Aid) - 155 Prague City Police - 156 Police - 158 16