Ed Pena

Finding the Moment: Our Time in Czech Switzerland

Finding the Moment: Our Time in Czech Switzerland

“I’m going to teach you how to eat raisins meditatively.” This was the sentence NYU Prague professor Tony Ackerman used to kick off our three day retreat in rural Czech Switzerland last month. Before I get into talking about raisins, meditation, and the trip itself though, I think I owe you a bit of context Continue reading Finding the Moment: Our Time in Czech Switzerland

A Month in Review: Expectations vs. Reality at NYU Prague

A Month in Review: Expectations vs. Reality at NYU Prague

I was pretty anxious before coming to Prague. Was it because I didn’t start packing until the night before? Because I’ve never left the US for more than a week at a time? Because I didn’t know a word of Czech? Probably all three, but nevertheless, I was also excited. For the next three months, Continue reading A Month in Review: Expectations vs. Reality at NYU Prague

Insider Intel: Professor Portfolios – my fall 2023 professor spotlight series

Insider Intel: Professor Portfolios – my fall 2023 professor spotlight series

From experts in music to leaders in global business and commerce, the professors who teach at NYU Prague are some of the best in the world. Coming from all over the globe, those who teach here each have their own unique backgrounds, stories, and opinions. As such, I think there’s far more we can learn Continue reading Insider Intel: Professor Portfolios – my fall 2023 professor spotlight series