March 2019

Rumburk with ROMEA: A Weekend with Romani Students from Across the Czech Republic

by Nandini Kochar   I have the pleasure of interning at ROMEA, a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights of the Czech Republic’s marginalized Roma population. As part of the internship, my friend Vitoria and I recently had the opportunity to spend a weekend in the small town of Rumburk with Romani high school Continue reading Rumburk with ROMEA: A Weekend with Romani Students from Across the Czech Republic

Where to Eat Near Campus

Where to Eat Near Campus

by Tyler Conrad The location of NYU Prague’s campus is truly wonderful, allowing students to take in some of the city’s most beautiful sights on a daily basis. However, a drawback of this location is the variety of touristy restaurants—with correspondingly high prices—surrounding campus. For students seeking a meal near campus at a typical Czech Continue reading Where to Eat Near Campus

My Surreal Day at Masopust

My Surreal Day at Masopust

by Ryan Campbell   I’d be lying if I said anything less: Masopust in Roztoky was perhaps one of the most outrageous, hilariously baffling and overall unforgettable days of my college career. From broom-wielding dancers to a monstrous, papier-mache man devouring sausages, Masopust was full of peculiar sights. But, boy, was it glorious. Masopust, translated Continue reading My Surreal Day at Masopust