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Thursday, Jan 16
Friday, Jan 17
Saturday, Jan 18
Sunday, Jan 19
Monday, Jan 20
Tuesday, Jan 21
Wednesday, Jan 22
Thursday, Jan 23
Friday, Jan 24
Sunday, Jan 26
Thursday, Jan 16
9am – 5pm Airport pick up
Look for NYU staff at the airport if you arrive between 9am and 5pm on Thursday.
4pm & 6pm (not only) Grocery Run & Neighborhood Walk
Your RAs will take you on a short walk around the dorm and show you where to buy groceries, where the nearest tram or metro stop is, where to eat, and other useful and fun places. Please meet outside dorm.
8pm Pizza Dinner in dorms
Friday, Jan 17
9am Breakfast
Máchova – in your kitchens
Osadní – 4th floor study lounge
Floor Meetings and Survival Orientation – mandatory
Each floor/ apartment will meet with the Building manager and RAs to get to know the dorm and the local rules.
During the Survival Orientation session, you will get to know what NYU Prague has to offer, what to expect during the semester and how to make the most of your study abroad semester. We will also cover medical info, safety and other practical info.
Máchova
Floor Meetings
10 – 10:30am Apartments nr. 1, 3, 4, 6, 9 please meet the staff in the ground floor study lounge
11:30 am – 12pm Apartments 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 please meet the staff in the ground floor study lounge
Survival Orientation
10 – 11 am Apartments 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 please meet the staff in the 5th floor study lounge
11 am – 12 pm Apartments nr. 1, 3, 4, 6, 9 please meet the staff in the 5th floor study lounge
Osadní
Floor Meetings
10 – 11 am Apartments Apt. 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 please meet the staff in the 4th floor study lounge
11 – 12 am Apartments 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 please meet the staff in the 4th floor study lounge
Survival Orientation
10 – 11 am Apartments 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 please meet the staff in the 4th floor TV room
11 – 12 am Apartments 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 please meet the staff in the 4th floor TV room
1 pm Survival Walk to the Academic Centre – mandatory
Meet your RA in front of your dorm and find out how to get to the academic center where your classes will take place. You will also see some important and useful places along the way, such as where to exchange money, where to get lunch around campus, etc.
1:45 – 2:30 pm Lunch at NYU Prague Academic Centre
2:30 – 4:30 pm Global Context Class – mandatory
Get the essential background for your future classes and learn more about Czech history and culture. Find your group and classroom.
4:45 – 5:15pm Wellness Orientation – mandatory
Meet Magdalena Njegic, our Wellness Counselor and get useful tips about wellness. The meeting will be held in Havel classroom, RD.
8:30 pm Online signup for Orientation Cultural Events, Tours and Activities
Learn more about our cultural events, tours and activities during orientation and how to sign up.
Saturday, Jan 18
10:30 am – 12:30 pm Intro to Czech – mandatory
Learn the basics of the Czech language! Find your group and classroom.
12:30 – 1:30 pm Trips and Activities Fair
At the Activities Fair, you can explore all of the wonderful programming that we have on offer for you this semester.
1:30 – 3:30 pm Global Context Class – mandatory
Get the essential background for your future classes and learn more about Czech history and culture. Find your group and classroom.
3:40 – 4 pm StuCo meeting
Are you considering becoming a part of our Student Council? Stop by this info session to find out more about StuCo!
3:30 – 6 pm Pizza + Screening of Power of the Powerless – mandatory
8 pm Online Signup for Trips
Explore the Czech Republic beyond Prague with us for free! Stay tuned for more information on our trips and be ready to sign up! The signup link will be posted on the Trip Signup Page at 8 pm sharp, so be ready – spots fill up fast. At this stage, you will be able to sign up for 1 trip and go on the waitlist for another trip. We will offer additional open spots later during the semester as well! Keep an eye our for our weekly newsletter the Sunday Scoop!
Sunday, Jan 19
2 pm Tour: Best of Prague
If you are signed up, meet tour guide outside of the Blue Building.
You can sign up for orientation cultural events, walking tours and activities on Friday, Jan 17 at 8:30pm.
4:15 pm Opera: Don Giovanni
If you signed up, meet the staff in front of BB
You can sign up for orientation cultural events, walking tours and activities on Friday, Jan 17 at 8:30pm.
Monday, Jan 20
Classes start
Make sure to check your schedule.
6pm Meeting for Music Students in RD
Meet our music program staff in RD and learn about our music program, the facilities you can use and opportunities for getting immersed in the local music scene. This meeting is mandatory for all music majors or those taking music classes.
Tuesday, Jan 21
6:30 pm Suite Meet
Meet with your suite mates and your RAs in your kitchen to discuss the “ground rules” for your apartment. Sweet treats will be provided!
7:30 pm Dinner with RAs
RAs will take you to a local restaurant. Main course + one non-alcoholic drink covered by NYU. You will receive more info from your RAs.
Wednesday, Jan 22
6 pm Ballet: Romeo and Juliet
If you signed up, meet the staff in front of BB
You can sign up for orientation cultural events, walking tours and activities on Friday, Jan 17 at 8:30pm.
6:30pm Theatre: Up end Down at Jatka78
If you signed up, meet staff in front of BB
You can sign up for orientation cultural events, walking tours and activities on Friday, Jan 17 at 8:30pm.
Thursday, Jan 23
12 – 1:20pm Tour: Best of Prague
If you are signed up, meet guide outside of the Blue Building.
You can sign up for orientation cultural events, walking tours and activities on Friday, Jan 17 at 8:30pm.
4:30 – 5:20 pm Internship Fair
Come to RD and immerse yourself and make the most of your stay by taking up a non-credit internship! You will get a chance to talk to internship mentors and find the best fit for you.
6 – 8 pm Humans of Prague: Experience the Diversity – mandatory
Meet members of various ethnic and minority communities living in the Czech Republic. Refreshments provided.
More info coming soon
Friday, Jan 24
12 – 4 pm Interactive Test followed by Welcome event – mandatory
Meet in Havel, RD.
Make sure to wear warm clothes, hat, comfortable walking shoes and bring some water and an umbrella/raincoat in case it rains.
Put your newly gained knowledge about Czech history, culture and language to the test during this fun interactive activity that will take you on an adventure in the center of Prague. The 3 best teams will win great prizes including NYU Prague hoodies
6pm Opera: Rigoletto
If you signed up, meet the staff in front of BB
Sunday, Jan 26
2 – 4 pm Theatre Workshop
Meet in RD.
You can sign up for orientation cultural events, walking tours and activities on Friday, Jan 17 at 8:30pm.
1 – 4 pm Sketching Workshop
If you signed up, meet Simon North in RD.
You can sign up for orientation cultural events, walking tours and activities on Friday, Jan 17 at 8:30pm.
7:30 pm Ice skating
If you signed up, please meet RAs outside dorms: Machova 7:10, Osadni 6:30 pm
You can sign up for orientation cultural events, walking tours and activities on Friday, Jan 17 at 8:30pm.