Join some of the greatest American and Slovak professors and
students from June 24 - July 2, 2016 in Slovakia and experience an amazing intellectual and social event. Admitted students
bear only
their own travel costs and pocket money.
Since its establishment 16 years ago, the Free
Society Seminar successfully has been pursuing its mission to form American/European study groups for the dialogue
on various political, economic and
moral-cultural quest-
ions.
Become one of the chosen students from the US and
Europe and discuss and study actual social topics
with prominent
American and Slovak professors in
some of the most beautiful places in
Slovakia - the
originally rococo château in Ivanka pri Dunaji and
the historical
town of Banská Štiavnica.
You will explore the political, economic, moral, and
cultural
dimensions of a free society in the thought
of Pope Benedict XVI and
Pope John Paul II, The
Federalist Papers, and Alexis de
Tocqueville, among
others.
However, the seminar goes beyond the academic
activities: it is also about fun! You will experience
common meals, free time
activities like excursions
to Slovakia's stunning castles, old cities and mesme-
rizing nature,
visits of museums, sports, BBQ and
cultural evenings which all form an
inherent part of
the seminar as well. It is an ideal place for a young
mind
to grow not only spiritually and intellectually, but also
by developing new friendships, which present a corner-
stone of future
international co-operation.
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“ The Free Society Seminar was one of the most fruitful, beautiful experiences I can remember. Engaging in questions of culture, faith, and the law with some of the best young Slovaks, Americans, and others, the seminar provides a time to work out ideas with seminar leaders expert in their fields. This seminar is a must.
” Ryan Womack PhD in English, Religion and Literature Baylor University, FSS 2015
“ Participating in the Free Society Seminar was an invigorating experience, from engaging students and faculty from around the world on the vital questions that form our societies, to exploring the beauty of Slovakia, to forming lasting friendships. ” Charles Atkinson
B.A. in English Literature
and minor Latin Ave Maria University, FSS 2013
“ Truly one of the best educational experiences I've ever had. Sound presentations, intellectually invigorating discussions, enlightening cultural exchange, and enriching personal encounters are only the beginning of what participants in the Free Society Seminar experience. A worthwhile workshop for any young adult! ” Debra Emery M.A. in Conflict Resolution Georgetown University, FSS 2015
“ Democracy, politics, art, human life, law. New friendships, new cultures, new places. The FSS gave me so much! Now I truly realize that we - young people - are the most responsible for how the future of our countries will look like. And it is actually us who should now as students discuss important topics, study hard and widen our horizons to prepare ourselves to really make that future better. ” M.A. in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship
Comenius University, FSS 2015
Exciting atmosphere, inspiring fellows and extraordinary teachers. Friendly disputations, exploring history of central Europe ” Conducting at Academy of
performing arts Bratislava,
O pera singing at conservatory
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