NYU Prague Student Blog
From salon performances to jam sessions, the Spring 2023 music and performing arts professions majors have been hard at work! Here are glimpses into what some of the music students have been up to this semester. Jackson Waters (Major: Concert Composition) During my time studying at NYU Prague, I had the privilege of connecting with … Continue reading Student Spotlights: Spring 2023 Musicians!
While the Czech Republic may be best known for Bohemian folk and classical music, it also has an incredibly strong jazz presence. Prague is the hub of jazz in the country, hosting the International Jazz Festival and several renowned jazz clubs. Throughout my semester abroad, I’ve made an effort to explore multiple different jazz bars … Continue reading Prague’s Jazz Venues Declassfied!
On Friday, April 7th, the NYU PragueCast team released their latest episode of the podcast! Titled “Stress”, the 18-minute audio piece is an exploration into how mental pressure exists in Prague. It features a number of diverse voices, as the team members interviewed locals and experts in the field to better understand stress. In … Continue reading The Latest PragueCast Episode: All About Stress
Martin Kratochvíl is one of Czech’s biggest jazz and jazz fusion pioneers. In 1964 he co founded the group Jazz Q which allowed him to become one of the most popular musicians of Czechoslovakia. Leading up to the Velvet Revolution in 1989, Kratochvíl and his group continued gaining popularity both within Czechoslovakia and the world. … Continue reading Musician Spotlight: Martin Kratochvíl
What is Holešovice? Honestly, it’s a mix. Predominantly taken over by millennials, Holešovice is filled with budding families, newly-working people, and university students. From techno clubs to galleries to gyms to local vendors, Holešovice appeals to all ages.
On Máchova street alone, you can find two tattoo shops, an elderly care home, two restaurants, and a bodega-like corner store. This is certainly a testament to the wonderful offering of the surrounding neighborhood here in Prague 2. This dorm is in the middle of a quiet, friendly neighborhood that seems to be mostly populated … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Máchova
Welcome to the Ham Factory. Yes, you read that right. The wonderful Osadní dorm, situated in Holesovice, previously was home to a ham factory. The larger of the two NYU Prague dorms, Osadní, consists of four floors of mainly music and film students. The building dates back to the 19th century but was renovated relatively … Continue reading A Guide to Osadní (and we didn’t even have to flex our dorm in the title)
To live in Máchova is to constantly argue with the Osadní that Máchova really is better — and to be constantly told that you’re wrong. It’s a constant battle, but a virtuous one. If you pick Máchova, you won’t regret it. It’s a small and mighty dorm, and by the end of the semester, it’ll … Continue reading A Guide to Máchova, the Better NYU Prague Dorm
Tip # 173: Pinch yourself. You’re going to be in shock for a while. If living in a new city feels like bungee jumping off a cliff, then living on a new continent feels like free falling into an abyss. It took me a few weeks to get used to the fact that I was … Continue reading NYU Declassified #1: Hard-Earned First Impressions
By Alessia Diez Last month, New York University announced that NYU Prague would be accommodating about 15 Ukrainian undergraduate students who have been affected by the Russian invasion. The Ukrainian undergraduate students will be residing in the NYU Prague dormitories and attending NYU Prague classes during the 2022-2023 academic year, says NYU Prague’s Associate Director … Continue reading NYU Prague Set to Host Ukrainian Students Next Year