Schedule

Location

Prague and Budapest

June 22nd

Flight to Prague

June 23rd

Arrive in Prague. Settle into Gymnasium Leben, the leading high school in the capital. Enjoy a welcome dinner with noted author and television personality, William Webster, founder of the International Youth Leadership Conference, and Principle of the academic venue, Dr. Milan Kolin

June 24th

Leadership sessions by SuperFutures Founder Jennifer Openshaw. European Union (EU) simulation run by Civic Concepts International (CCI) to get a hands on experience on how the EU operates. The day will end with a group debate.

June 25th

Panel discussions on responsible leadership, youth participation and gender equity.

June 26th

Continue CCI EU simulation. After lunch, students engage in a public service project.

June 27th

In the morning, students continue with their public service project. In the afternoon, visit Prague's beauties including Prague Castle, Lesser Town, Charles Bridge, and Old Jewish Quarter

June 28th

Wrap-up EU simulation by CCI. Travel from Prague to Budapest on a private motor coach. Enjoy a welcome dinner at a Hungarian Restaurant. 

June 29th

Half-day seminar on the present economic and political situation in Hungary with a focus on helping the students answer the question: How do youth leaders face global change? In the afternoon, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the Castle District.

June 30th

First, step inside the American Embassy to learn about procedures and life of an embassy. Then, hear from KultTurist, a new, growing company in Budapest, about how their leaders combine sustainable and locally managed, cultural tourism with profitable gains.

July 1st

Volunteer on a public service project with local high schools.

July 2nd

Half-day seminar on leadership politics and sociology featuring guests such as former US Ambassador Gabor Brodi. In the afternoon, visit the Hungarian Parliament and see the famous Hungarian Crown Jewels. Enjoy a Farewell Cultural dinner with Hungarian folk music and dance.

July 3rd

Departure from Budapest back home. Happy Travels!