NYU Prague Student Blog
By Joanna Yip During my spring break, I visited Marrakech, Morocco. My excitement for my first trip to Africa could not be contained, and it is difficult to fully express in words. I had heard amazing stories from my older brother who visited Morocco seven years ago, and I could not wait to experience it … Continue reading Morocco: The Lovely and The Ugly
This piece was written as a collaboration between Joanna Yip, a member of NYU Prague Now, and Anna Vařeková, a student from a Czech high school who writes for their magazine ALEO. Joanna writes about her transportation experiences in Prague which are greatly different from her usual route in NYC. Anna explains her commute in … Continue reading The Usual Route Home
Part 1: Positivity in Prague By Joanna Yip Coming to Prague, I was excited to have invaluable experiences and to be able to make new friends outside of New York. The first few days were blissful – everyone was so nice and welcoming, so eager to get to know each other, and we shared the … Continue reading The COVID Chronicles
By Joanna Yip Ever since high school, I knew I was going to study abroad in college. A built-up image of study abroad marinated in my head for years: Pinterest-worthy photos, delicious local food, beautiful sceneries, new city every weekend and new friends to experience it all with. Then finally, my application and visa were … Continue reading Pre-Departure Checklist: Dealing with Nerves