Overview

This 14 day trip to Prague, Vienna, and Zagreb offers a unique opportunity to experience three classic and dynamic Central European cities through their rich cinema traditions. These cities are at the among the most exciting cinematic cities in the world today and offer a unique perspective into the rich history of European cinema. On this study tour we will meet active filmmakers, visit iconic film locations, and tour some of the world's leading studios. We will conclude with a visit to Zagreb's annual Animafest, the world's leading festival of animation films. We will  prepare for the tour by watching and discussing films set in Prague, Vienna, and Zagreb from the silent era to the present so that we arrive well prepared to:

• Explore the locations used in the films
• Experience the topics and history shown in the films
• Visit museums, archives, and studios
• Attend film screenings and theatrical performances
• Participate in workshops by filmmakers
• Go behind the scenes of the Animafest film festival

Eligibility:

• Freshmen
• Sophomores
• Juniors
• Seniors
• Graduate Students
• Others

How much does it cost?

Original cost:      $2595

Scholarships:       $600

Your new cost:     $1995

Included:

• Housing / accommodations
• Some meals (All breakfasts included)
• In-country transportation for program-planned activities
• Cultural excursions/entrance fees
• International emergency and evacuation insurance
• Professional translator and private guides
• Discussions with Guest Lecturers

 
Not included:

• Tuition (at your standard tuition rate)
• International airfare
• Passport application/renewal fees (~$165)
• Recommended/required immunization/vaccination fees (not recommended/required for US citizens)
• Some meals
• Personal spending/souvenirs
• Visa application/processing fees (not required for US citizens)

Financial aid and scholarships: 

• $600 - UC International Scholarship
• $500 - UC Film Scholarship             

This program has been awarded a $600 UC International Scholarship (matriculated, UC degree-seeking students only).  UC International scholarship requires a minimum 2.0 GPA.

An additional opportunity for scholarship funding has been provided by The Center for Film and Media Studies. The Center is sponsoring a $500 scholarship available on a competitive basis to students majoring or minoring in the Film & Screen Media Studies program who participate in the CST or another approved film-related study abroad program. Please reach out to the faculty leader of UC International for more information about this opportunity.

Note that both program charges and UC International scholarship will be posted separately on a student’s OneStop bill on the semester in which the course for the study abroad experience is given.  Program charges are posted shortly after students commit to the program through the online application process.  Scholarships are posted after all students 1) register for the course connected to the study abroad experience, and 2) complete all study abroad online paperwork.

What courses will I take?

Students will collaborate on multimedia projects to understand the complex and changing relationship between the "real" London and Prague and their media representations past and present.

You must enroll in:

• FILM 2091-001: Cinema Study Tour: Europe (Spring 2018)

 
Tuition and fees are assessed based on total enrolled hours for a term. This includes the hours associated with the study abroad class. Students who enroll for more than 18 hours for the term will be assessed additional per credit hour fees over and above the flat fees associated with being enrolled full-time (for most students full-time is 12-18 hours).
 
Co-op students selected to participate in this program are required to enroll in the course during the designated term, regardless of when the student may be on co-op.  If the course is during a term when the student is on co-op, tuition and fees will be charged per a student’s residency status and college, based on the part-time per credit hour rate.
 
A student can see his/her full and part time tuition rates and college fees here (use left-side navigation menu to click into the relevant academic year): https://www.uc.edu/bursar/fees.html

Everything else

Living arrangements

Occupancy will be doubles and group accommodations in exciting neighborhoods in each city.

Flight information

Students will arrange flights to and from Europe independently.

Passports and Visas

A valid passport is essential to your international travel and study abroad. If you are planning to travel abroad, it's best to apply for a passport now as processing times may vary. Please see http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports.html for more information.

In order to obtain country-specific visa instructions and resources, refer to your host country’s embassy web page. One way to access this information is via the US Department of State’s webpage at: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en.html

UC International is happy to guide UC faculty, staff and students to possible resources about visas for study abroad. Although, applying for the necessary visa for travel is the responsibility of the individual UC traveler. Entry requirements change frequently, and we advise you to pay close attention to consular updates. It is your responsibility to know and address the requirements for your host study abroad destination.

Applying for a visa can be a complicated process. Some UC travelers choose a third party to assist with this process, for example Travisa or A Briggs (mention UC for a possible discount).

Health and Safety Abroad

UC International is committed to student and faculty safety while abroad. The following are a few resources for travel abroad.

UC faculty, students and staff are responsible for their own health and safety abroad. The US Department of State, Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) and International SOS are excellent resources for country specific information.

UC partners with International SOS medical and security advice. UC code is 11BCAS000010

UC students, faculty and staff can utilize International SOS in the following ways:

• Sign up to receive email alerts for medical and security information, customizable to various locations abroad
• Read about travel health information with medical advice, food and water safety, and cultural tips
• Explore travel security with personal safety tips and travel risk ratings for locations abroad

UC faculty, students and staff traveling abroad should register their travel abroad through the US Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) in case of an emergency abroad.

All UC students participating in a University of Cincinnati sanctioned or funded international travel program are required to purchase and maintain insurance while abroad. UC International partners with CISI to provide insurance for UC students.