NYU Prague Student Blog
As an uber-independent individual, my fervent desire to begin studying abroad–to expand my world, to immerse myself in new adventures, to experience all the flavors and flaws Europe has to offer – all massively trumped my anxiety. That being said, my time abroad has not been a walk in the park. From starting new classes, … Continue reading 10 Things I’ve Learned in my First Month Studying Abroad
It’s been about one month since I landed in the Vaclav Havel Airport in Prague for the first time, but truthfully my journey feels like it began over a year ago, when I first began contemplating where I wanted to study abroad. Studying abroad was a non-negotiable for me. As someone who has always … Continue reading NYU Prague as a Non-NYU Student
We are less than two months away from one of the most crucial election in American history, and if you’re anything like me, voting for the first time can be equally as exciting as it is nerve-wracking. But realizing that I would have to vote for the first time from another country knocked that excitement … Continue reading Vote From Abroad
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On November 12th, NYU film students shot a film called Small Elegy directed by Abe Kaye. They are part of a program based at FAMU, The Film Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (and the alma mater of Miloš Forman). “It’s based on the death of the Jewish poet, Jiří Orton, which took place in Prague … Continue reading Lights, Camera, Action: An Inside Look at an NYU Prague Student Film Shoot [VIDEO]
“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
Day 1 On a beautiful Friday morning of October 6 when there were no NYU classes, we departed from the indispensable meet-up location at the Vltavska metro station to the well-known Czech region of South Moravia. The trip promised the real South Moravian vibe both inside and out by allowing us to visit some … Continue reading South Moravian Caves: An Inside Look
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
Day 1: All summer I dreamed of going to the mountains by myself, but my mum was not so excited about my idea of going there alone. When I saw a “Giant Mountains” trip listed as one of the NYU Prague events at the start of the fall semester, to say that I was happy … Continue reading 1603 Meters Above Sea Level: Our Hike to the Krkonoše Mountains
On an early May evening, the National Theater: The New Stage in Prague is sold out for the premiere show of “Krajina těla”, or “Land of Body”. Sounds of waves crashing and cello drones fill the hall as aerial acrobat Alžbeta Tichá climbs up a dangling rope, twisting, flipping, and falling dangerously fast before it … Continue reading The Rise of Experimental Circus in Prague: Artistic Research Over Entertainment
Just like that, our final article of the semester is among us! While it is bittersweet to be leaving, we feel so lucky to have had the opportunity of living in Prague. Here are our final reflections, and what Prague has meant to us, the NYU Prague Blog 2023 Staff. Parker Powers If you had … Continue reading Final Reflections from the NYU Prague Blog