UPT Students Complete Study Abroad Program in the Czech Republic

TITUSVILLE, June 27 - The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville sponsored a two week study abroad program for 16 college students in the Czech Republic from May 4 through May 16.   Students studied genetics, business, or art under the direction of Dr. Margaret Peaslee, Professor of Biology, Dr. Nancy Tress, Assistant Professor of Biology, Ms. Melanie Anderson, Assistant Professor of Business and Ms. Cynthia Andes, Assistant Professor of English.

Students also had the opportunity to visit the Czech Stock Exchange, the Czech National Bank, CMC Graduate School, Allyn International Services, Inc, the Museum of Modern Art, Charles University Medical School, as well as attend many cultural activities in Prague.  Students visited several popular sites in Prague that showcase beautiful European architecture, including the Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Vyšehrad Castle, and the Staré Město (Old Town). 

Masaryk University in the city of Brno worked with business and genetics students to experience a Czech university class, as well as visit medical and veterinary facilities.  Students visited the Mendel Museum and monastery in Brno, where Johann Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics, did his early research.  The hotel provided an excellent night view of Špilberk Castle, and students had the opportunity to visit there as well.

The city of Olomouc provided opportunities for students to visit Šternberk castle, the six fountains which grace the two central town squares of Olomouc, and many beautiful cathedrals and churches.

“Many lessons extended beyond the normal classroom, such as communicating in another language, learning how to use the metro, tram, bus and train system, experiencing another culture, and sampling new foods,” says Anderson.  “It was a wonderful experience and we are looking forward to another study abroad trip in May 2007.”

For more information, contact Anderson at 814.827.4415 or visit www.upt.pitt.edu.

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