NYU Prague Student Blog
By Ginelle Bamfo Ginelle is an NYU Tisch student who was a part of the selective film program based at FAMU, the Prague Film Academy. She writes about her reflections on working with Czech actors and how invaluable her Czech production manager proved to be. As a film student, the opportunity to work on 35mm … Continue reading Working with Czech Production Managers on Set
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 by families, but it really does have everything you need to live happily.
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 not in New York City anymore. My advice is to just relax. It’s going to take time for your mind to adapt. You may wake up some days feeling out of place or confused about where you are. You will get homesick and you might just have a mental breakdown like I did. But it will pass. Grab some shades to cover your tears — or grab a non-alcoholic drink. Try to embrace the free fall into the abyss because you will find your footing sooner than you think.
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