Travel Writing in Prague
Travel Writing
in Prague
Overview
Overview
This course will offer you the priceless opportunity to see Prague and the Czech Republic while learning how to tell its stories responsibly, all through the lens of visual journalism as a practice of presence, interpretation, and global awareness. You will grow as storytellers and travelers and ultimately be able to appreciate the wide differences in perspectives and values found among nations and peoples. You will see the importance of place and history in even the most routine photos you make. And you will have the chance to pursue personal passions in a new context.
LEARN MORE: Attend an information this Fall in Grady College.
This program will operate in May 2025. The dates for May 2025 will be arrive in Prague on May 19th and depart from Prague on June 7th, 2025.
This program is open to any undergraduate or graduate student in the US. Strong candidates include students who are passionate and interested in photography (no skill required), journalism or writing. They have a high level of personal responsibility and genuine interest in the educational aspect of this program.
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Applications for study away in Summer 2026 will open at the start of Fall Semester and are due before midnight, Monday, November 3, 2025.
Costs & Logistics
The program costs vary from year to year depending on number of students enrolled, exchange rates, and logistical cost changes. The ESTIMATED program fee for Summer 2025 has not been determined at this time. The Program fee for May 2025 was $3625 (this includes a $300 security deposit paid upon acceptance to the program). This amount is only an estimate and is subject to change until all students are accepted to the program in the Spring.
In addition to the program fee, students are expected to pay 3 hours of in-state tuition and UGA Mandatory Fees through their Athena student accounts after registration. The HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships can be applied towards TUITION only if applicable. **non-UGA transient students may have an additional $250 fee upon registration**
The program fee listed above includes the following:
- Fully-furnished shared apartments in central Prague
- Educational and cultural activities and adventures
- All program-related transportation
- Overnight trip to Cesky Krumlov
- Travel Health Insurance through UGA
- A welcome dinner, and a closing dinner
- Transit pass for trams, buses, subways
- A dedicated classroom with WiFi access
- and so much more!
The program fee listed above does not include:
- 3 hours of in-state tuition and UGA Mandatory fees (See UGA’s website for updated tuition and fees rates for 2025)
- International airfare (Typically around $1,200 – $1,500)
- Meals other than the welcome and closing dinners
- Books – if applicable
- Personal purchases and weekend travel
- International data plan for your U.S. cell phone. This is a requirement.
- Passport cost if the student does not have one already
- Miscellaneous expenses
Housing & Meals
2026 Lodging information is in the works. Stay tuned for updated information in the weeks ahead! Students are expected to pay for their own meals throughout the duration of the program. A welcome and closing dinner celebration will be provided to students as well.
Program Faculty & Staff

Dr. Kyser Lough
Associate Professor; Director, News Literacy Certificate

Amy Hicks
Global Studies Program Manager