The deadline for full payment is May 15, but we can work with you regarding later payment. If you require more time, we ask only that you contact us and propose a payment date preceding June 20.
sign the statement of responsibility
fill in the waiver form
acquire a visa*
find accommodation
prepare for workshops
watch out for informational emails from us and keep in touch with any questions you may have (our contact information is at the bottom of the page)
keep informed through the For Participants page
*find out if you need one under the Visa Information tab bellow
Once Accepted
all of the bullet points are expanded upon bellow
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Please download and fill in the Statement of Responsibility here. Then send it to ellakatrovasova@gmail.com.
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Please fill in the waiver form here. It is a bureaucratic form that will provide us with necessary emergency information for your stay in Prague.
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Citizens of many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and, of course, the EU do not need a visa for a short-term stay in the Czech Republic. If you are from a country where Visas are required (find the list here) we recommend you begin the process of obtaining your short-term visa immediately after acceptance to the program (you can do so here). Please don’t hesitate to contact us for help.
Accommodation
$387/3-bed dormitory
At the dormitories, PSP students are housed together in 3-bed rooms in an apartment with a simple kitchen and bathroom. There is a washing machine in the basement. The rooms have old wooden flooring and large French windows. They are located in the center, a 15-minute walk from the workshop venue. Nearby you will find everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Please note that the apartments may be located in upper floors (there are 7 in total) and that there is no elevator. Please also take into consideration that there are no air conditioners in the apartments.
Private Accomodation
Students are free to find their own accomodation through services like Booking.com, Airbnb.com or Flatio.com.
We recommend the Vinohrady and Albertov neighborhoods. They are close to the center but local and cozy.
Prepare for
Workshops
Bring two selections of prose or poetry.
Formatting
12-point font
double-spaced
1-inch borders
preferably Times New Roman (i.e. no funky fonts)
header which includes page numbers and your last name
Word document (not PDF or other format which cannot be edited
Length
Prose: 15 pages
Poetry: 3 pages
Traveling to Prague
Central European weather can be protean, hot and muggy one day, cool and rainy the next. One should be prepared for both extremes.
All you’ll really need is:
Summer clothes that anticipate cooler weather: shorts, light dresses, and even a swimsuit on the one hand but also long pants, a sweatshirt or sweater, and light coat.
Walking shoes and a backpack for comfortably moving about town.
A collapsible umbrella or raincoat
If you are non-EU based:
Bring a plug converter for European countries
Talk to your phone service provider about data roaming. With newer phones you can get an eSIM.
A credit or debit card which will allow you to withdraw money from ATMs abroad i.e. make sure to let your bank know you will be traveling!
Do not bring cash. You can pay directly by card in most places and there are also ATMs. Remember to choose “pay without conversion” when the card reader offers the option.
WHAT TO PACK
GETTING FROM THE AIRPORT
Public Transport from the Airport
Public transport is very intuitive and clear in Prague. A typical connection from the airport involves taking the trolley bus 59 to Nádraží Veleslavín and then continuing on to further connections by Metro A.
follow the signs leading to the bus stop
buy a ticket for 30 minutes, 90 minutes or 24 hours at a ticket machine and validate it before getting on the bus or buy the ticket inside the bus with a contactless credit card
the terminus is the nearest metro station Nádraží Veleslavín
Remember, you will receive a public transport pass at orientation that will be valid throughout the program.
Uber or Bolt fron the Airport
We defintely recommend using one of these applications instead of taxis which are much more expensive and often rip-offs.
Settling In
Get to your accomodation and rest up! The fun begins tomorrow.