The NC State European Center hosts a number of exciting faculty-led programs during the Summer II Session. All programs take place in Prague and are led by NC State faculty, who will guide you through edifying lectures, interactive learning experiences, and engaging excursions. Each program offers a unique academic experience while immersed in this culturally rich and historically fascinating European setting.

Civil Engineering

The Prague study abroad program lets Civil Engineering students complete CE 305 and CE 332 through immersive classes and site visits. Students gain international experience in both academics and engineering practice.

Civil Engineering Program Details

Dance Repertory and Performance

You will develop your dance skills and creativity in historic Prague, exploring themes of “passages” through photography at landmarks like the Charles Bridge and the Lennon Wall.

Dance Repertory and Performance Program Details

Fashion and Textile Management

The program​ aims to immerse Fashion and Textile Management students in a global context focused on Sustainability and Human Resource Management in the fashion industry. Czechia, known for its rich textile tradition and commitment to sustainability as an EU member, serves as an ideal backdrop for this learning experience.

Fashion and Textile Management Program Details

Global One Health Applications

The Prague program uses a One Health approach to examine the links between human, animal, and environmental health through hands-on learning. It also includes cultural exploration of the Czech Republic to deepen understanding of global health issues.

Global One Health Applications Program Details

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

Prague offers a unique setting for students to study the transition from a Soviet state to a modern capitalist democracy. Through field trips and cultural exploration, students will engage with critical social, ethical, and political questions and examine the roles of constitutions and markets.

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program Details

Plagues, History, and Public Health

This program examines the history and societal impact of plagues in Prague, combining site visits, lectures, and primary sources. Participants gain insight into how epidemics have shaped public health and the urban environment.

Plagues, History and Public Health Program Details

Shakespeare in Performance

The Shakespeare in Performance program offers students academic study and hands-on experience with global theatre practices in Prague. Participants attend live performances and interact with theatre professionals to explore staging and performance methods.

Shakespeare in Performance Program Details