NYU Prague Student Blog
by Anagha Mahesh For months leading up to my time abroad, I spent hours daydreaming about all the places I was going to travel to, all the classes I was going to take, and all the days I would spend roaming and exploring the streets of Prague. But as I sat in my room a … Continue reading My First Week in Prague in Review
by Ellen Ying On Sep 11th, my class was invited by our professor, who is a Jazz guitarist, to go to his Jazz Trio concert. The only thing I know about Jazz was that it is a musical genre of African-American origin. I have been exposed to some pieces also originating from African-American communities, … Continue reading After AghaRTA Jazz Concert – A Reflection on Diversity
Big disclaimer: you only need one day at Oktoberfest. Any more than that just won’t be as enjoyable, so while it is a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience, plan a few other things to do if you’re in Munich for a long weekend. If you’re going to Oktoberfest on any day other than the first day, you really … Continue reading A Guide for a Successful Day at Oktoberfest
by Sofia Molina When thinking about juggling classes, extracurriculars, budgeting, and wellness activities into a week’s schedule, a weekend trip to Hungary might seem a bit overwhelming to tack on – especially early on in the program. In reality, a three-day trip to Budapest from Prague is more accessible than you might think and so … Continue reading 3 Days in Budapest
by Johanna Dong Istanbul, Turkey’s largest population hub and once the capital of the Ottoman Empire, is a city steeped in historic importance. It straddles the geographic divide between continental Europe and Asia; until the fall of the thousand-year-old Byzantine Empire in the fifteenth century, it was known as Constantinople, once considered the greatest city … Continue reading Three Days in Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
by Sarah Morris With a mere 30 hours in Vienna, there was a lot on our to-do list when my friend and I stepped off of the bus on Saturday morning. But there was one thing that I knew was highest on mine: visiting the zoo. I know the zoo may seem like an odd … Continue reading A Must-See in Vienna: The Zoo
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
by Joonyoung Lee I was sitting at my desk on a Thursday morning, looking at my bank account and crying. My money was well spent in Budapest the week before, but I was left with little to spend for the rest of the month. “How am I going to do exciting things in Prague?” … Continue reading How to See the Best of Prague for Free
by Megan Liao Pickled cheese. No, it is not cheese that tastes like pickle, nor is it cheese that is pickled in vinegar like actual pickles. It is a lovely type of Brie-like cheese that marinates in a mixture of oil and spices for about a week, and is then served with bread! This amazing … Continue reading Nakládaný Hermelín: Pickled Cheese
by Orsi Liddiard Flash trips are confusing. You do them when you don’t have the time for a full-on holiday, but you’re not prepared to just sit at home, either. They take similar amounts of money, planning and effort, but they’re gone in a split second. You try and pack everything into a moment, and … Continue reading Why I’m Not Qualified to Write about My Weekend Trip