The Velvet Revolution of November 1989 saw the overthrow of the communist regime and Soviet empire. On January 1, 1993, the Czechoslovak state was peacefully divided and the independent Czech and Slovak Republics were founded. The formerly centralized state system has since been transformed into a parliamentary democracy and market economy, with the Czech Republic joining the European Union on May 1, 2004.

Prague really is alive with history! Imagine walking through a UNESCO World Heritage site every morning on your way to class! You can't avoid it in Prague. You will love the location of the Anglo-American University, in the Baroque Mala Strana quarter, which has an abundance of great cafés and restaurants where students can relax between classes. For a truly romantic stroll, Mala Strana is even better after dark, with fairytale views of the Prague skyline which is dominated by the magnificent Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. Not only do you have the Frank Kafka museum and the John Lennon Wall nearby, Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock are no more than five minutes walk from the College on the other side of 13th century Charles Bridge.