Why Choose the PSP?

Why is the Prague Summer Program One of the Best Residencies for Writers?

• Beginning in 1993, the PSP was the first study-abroad program for writers; we’ve learned how to blend creative writing and culture studies in a way that enhances the creative process.
• The PSP is tethered to one of the world’s safest, most beautiful, most culturally rich cities.
• The PSP is the best organized program of its kind in the world.
• The PSP is the least expensive program of its kind in the world.
• The PSP works with home institutions in the granting of academic credit.
• No one is invited to join the PSP whose work doesn’t show promise.
• The PSP mentors strike a balance between honesty and compassion.
• The PSP offers significant financial assistance in the form of partial scholarships.
• The PSP honors all aesthetic and philosophical points of view that are compassionate and life-affirming.
• The PSP has recently founded its own anthology zine, called Meluzína, where all students have the opportunity to publish.