You may have noticed all the Christmas Markets popping up in all major city squares, but there are numerous other traditions and events happening in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Here are some of the main ones: Advent The…
Visiting Czechs at Home
If you made any Czechs friends, odds are that you will be invited to visit them at home. Here are some tips on how to survive your first visit to a Czech home. Arriving Make sure to arrive on time.…
Going to the Doctor
The common cold and flu season is officially upon us. If you’re unlucky and catch it, you will likely want to see a doctor, and you may encounter some of the cultural differences listed below during your visit. General Facts…
Cultural tips: Going to the Theater
Prague is a city rich in culture and tickets to performances are comparably cheap to other countries. Czechs take pride in this and treat going to the theater/opera/ballet as a special occasion. If you want to blend in, these tips…
Interactions and Conversations
Now that you’ve been in the Czech Republic for some time, you have probably ended up having some interactions or even a full conversation with locals. And I am sure you have spotted some differences between your home and the…
Public Transport
You commute to campus almost every day on the tram or metro, right? And I bet there are some unexpected things happening there.. Here are some explanations and tips as to how to make your commute more pleasant! Safety tips…
Eating out
You may have already noticed some cultural differences between restaurants at home and Czech establishments. Here are some most frequently mentioned differences by our former students and some local tips! Eating out Czechs eat out quite a lot, especially during…