Members of the Class of 2010 pose for a group photo in Prague
Thanksgiving in Prague
Bored of the old turkey Thanksgiving routine? Spend Thanksgiving in Prague! The Class of 2011 is invited to celebrate Thanksgiving in Prague with fellow classmates. Juniors both abroad and at Duke are invited. This program is open to all members of the Class of 2011 regardless of religion.
Registration
Registration for Thanksgiving in Prague is NOW OPEN and will close on Friday, September 25, 2009. To apply, click here. If you have questions, please e-mail Rebecca Simons.
Please read the participation agreement by clicking here before completing the application.
To see a draft itinerary for the 2009 trip, click here.
Dates
STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD
For students studying abroad, the program begins Thu, Nov 26th at 5:30p and will conclude by 3p on Sun, Nov 29th. Students are expected to participate fully in the program. Travel arrangements should be made accordingly and are the responsibility of the student. If you have difficulty booking flights that meet these criteria, please contact Jewish Life at Duke.
STUDENTS STUDYING AT DUKE
For students who are studying at Duke, the group will travel together from Durham, NC. We will depart on Wed, Nov 25th and return on Mon, Nov 30th. Students will miss classes on Mon, Nov 30th. Jewish Life at Duke will make all travel arrangements and students will be required to pay a transportation fee. Students are expected to participate fully in the program.
Costs
The program is heavily subsidized by the generosity of our donors.
STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD
The program fee is $250. The program fee less a $100 administrative fee is refundable through Oct 9th. Travel subsidies will be available for students traveling from abroad who have completed the registration process, payment, and are ready to book their ticket by Oct 9th. If you are interested in a travel subsidy, please indicate on your on-line application.
STUDENTS STUDYING AT DUKE
The program fee is $250. The program fee less a $100 administrative fee is refundable through Oct 9, 2009. The transportation fee will be determined prior to registration.
Experiences
- Three Nights Hotel
- Kosher Thanksgiving Dinner
- City Tour of Prague
- Tour of the Jewish Quarter
- Tour of Terezin Concentration Camp
- Shabbat Services & Dinner with the Prague Jewish Community