Cleveland State University, Munich & Prague, April 27 - May 06, 2016

Wed, Apr 27, 2016

morning

arrive Munich

day 1

arrive Munich

air

meet ISP representative at the airport

group breakfast

bus transfer/restaurant

cultural event: guided tour of Munich

visit the most important historical sights of Munich: Marien Square,
New Town Hall, Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady, Residence Palace and
others

bus/walk

lunch on your own

afternoon

transfer to hotel, check-in

bus transfer

orientation talk by ISP representative & Cleveland faculty

conference room

presentation: socio-economic development of Germany and the

current refugee crisis
e.g. U.S. Commercial Service
Mr. Edward Fantasia, Head of the Commercial Section
Germany has one of the worlds most rapidly ageing and shrinking
populations and one of the worlds lowest birthrates. The country relies
on immigration to plug a growing workforce hole - how does the future
look now in light of the recent unprecedented influx of refugees?
presentation, discussion

conference room

free to relax before dinner

evening

welcome dinner

bus transfer/restaurant

return to hotel
Thu, Apr 28, 2016

bus transfer

willkommen in Deutschland!
breakfast

morning

day 2
hotel

visit: managing a premium global brand & staying ahead

e.g. BMW
Mr. Nikolai Glies, Head of Business and Finance Communications, CSR
how do car manufacturers see the future in light of the impact of the
slowdown in China's economy and increased competition in the US, as
well as issues on home soil regarding emissions?
management presentation, discussion

bus half day

lunch on your own

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

cultural event: BMW factory tour

visit the home plant of the BMW Group and see live and in-detail how
individual cars are produced; follow a car on its way to completion and
experience the fascination of technology during a 2-hour guided tour

bus/walk

rest of the day at leisure

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transfer to Prague via Pilsen

breakfast

morning

hotel

check-out, load luggage on the bus

visit: local start-up scene: catalyzing innovation - from concepts to
commitments
e.g. TechFounders
stay ahead of the trends and learn about how do startups combine
modern technologies and ideas to ensure a successful and sustainable
future
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities

late morning

bus full day

transfer to Pilsen (approx. 3.5hrs)

group lunch

afternoon

day 3

restaurant

cultural event: tour of the Pilsner Urquell Brewery

learn about the traditional and modern ways of brewing one of the
world's finest beers - famous Pilsner Urquell; tour the brewery, learn
about the secrets of making this premium lager & sample the freshlymade unfiltered beer directly from the barrel
transfer to Prague (approx. 1.5hrs)

evening

arrive Prague
check-in at hotel, rest of the day at leisure

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Sat, Apr 30, 2016

Praha - the Bohemian capital

breakfast

morning

day 4
hotel

cultural event: guided tour of Prague

discover the magical 'city of a hundred spires,' walk through its fairytale small lanes and see its major landmarks including Old Town Square
and its astronomical clock, Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge

public transport/walk

lunch on your own

afternoon

free for sightseeing & shopping

recommendation: Museum of Communism
look at life behind the Iron Curtain through genuine artifacts,
informative text, multimedia presentations that keep alive the memory
of what the Museum calls "Communism - the Dream, the Reality, and
the Nightmare"
recommendation: Petrin tower & surroundings
take a funicular up the hill and get a breath-taking view on Prague; walk
through the parks, visit the Czech Eiffel Tower - Petrin tower and don't
get lost in the Mirror Labyrinth

evening

free to relax & explore the city

OR
cultural event: opera experience - dinner & performance
enjoy a nice dinner followed by an opera performance at the National
Theatre; dive in the story of Carmen, a passionate Gipsy whose love can
never be won for good and whose flighty life ends at the hand of a
spurned lover; the performance will be in French with English subtitles

Sun, May 01, 2016

full-day trip to esk Krumlov

breakfast

sts pay individually

day 5
hotel

free day to explore Prague

OR
optional cultural event: full-day trip to esk Krumlov
discover one of Bohemia's prettiest towns, esk Krumlov - a UNESCO
World Heritage Site - with its enchanting medieval castle & narrow
lanes. A must-see on your visit to the Czech Republic!

sts pay individually

return to hotel

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Mon, May 02, 2016

understanding the past, developing the future

breakfast

morning

day 6
hotel

case study: overview of the Czech Republic & understanding the

human impacts of communism
e.g. International Study Programs
Jana Vodickova, Director, Sales & Operations
gain a unique insight into what life was like under Communism in the
Czech Republic from ISP Director, Jana, who lived through it and will
share with you her first-hand experience. You'll also learn what
characteristics the average Czech has now, and how this affects
business & commerce
presentation, case study, discussion

public transport/ISP
Hub

lunch on your own

afternoon

evening

cultural event: cultural immersion activity

ever wondered what it's like to live abroad? Find out first-hand by
working in teams to complete pragmatic tasks and fun activities that
will give you a glimpse into the daily lives of expats as you make the
cultural, linguistic and practical adjustments to being in a foreign
country

public transport/walk

rest of the day at leisure

OR
optional cultural event: Jazz Boat
sit back, relax and soak up the atmosphere of Prague as you float down
the Vltava River with a view of the historical sites, listening to the best
local Jazz bands that the Czech Republic has to offer

sts pay individually

return to hotel

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Tue, May 03, 2016

czech success stories

day 7

breakfast

morning

afternoon

evening

hotel

visit: what does the future hold for European financial markets?
e.g. GE Money
assess European financial markets and learn more about the
development of the Czech banking sector and future outlook
management presentation, discussion

bus full day

group lunch

restaurant

visit: from grassroots to global business - the key to success

e.g. AVG Technologies
Mr. Petr Beranek, Director Web Delivery
learn how a small start-up can become a household name and maintain
it's edeg via continuing investment in R&D and collaborations with
leading universities
management presentation, discussion, brainstorming session
rest of the day at leisure
OR
optional cultural event: cooking class
get in teams and learn how to make the best of Czech cuisine from
starter to dessert, then enjoy a 3-course dinner prepared by your
colleagues!

sts pay individually

return to hotel
Wed, May 04, 2016

insights & strategies from both sides of the Atlantic

breakfast

morning

afternoon

day 8
hotel

visit: insights into investing in the Czech Republic from an American

multinational
e.g. 3M
Pavel Cejka, Sales Development Manager Central Europe, Sales &
Marketing Operations
learn how a US company can achieve consistent success and growth in
Europe through a close association with continuous innovation and a
strong focus on leadership development
management presentation, discussion

bus full day

group lunch

restaurant

visit: marketing to millennials: new era, new approach

e.g. Hacker Agency
Mr. Thilo Mutter, Managing Partner / Chief Creative Officer
how have marketing practises changed and how will they change again,
to cater for new generations? learn which media channels work best
for reaching the millennial market and how the industry is keeping up
management presentation, discussion, brainstorming session
rest of the day at leisure

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Thu, May 05, 2016

future outlook

day 9

breakfast

morning

hotel

panel discussion: future outlook for the Czech Republic in the

European Union
e.g. business leader, expatriate manager, economist, journalist
now is your chance to ask any questions that may have come up during
your week of visits and meetings. The panel discussion will give you the
opportunity to chance to gain in-depth, local opinions and insights

public transport/ISP
HUB

coffee break
debrief session

ISP HUB

lunch on your own

afternoon
evening

Fri, May 06, 2016

free time for shopping & sightseeing

farewell dinner

bus transfer/restaurant

return to hotel

bus transfer

depart for USA

day 10

breakfast
morning

hotel

check-out, transfer to the airport

bus transfer

depart for USA

air

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