NYU Prague Student Blog
By Olympia Nelson As a viola performance major, the Estates Theatre immediately struck a chord with me on our orientation walking tour. I stood in wonder, staring at the pale green and white building. The gold capitals on the high set columns and the clean white stone stood out against the soft pink-white buildings to … Continue reading Inside The Estates Theatre, one of Prague’s Musical Jewels
by Catherine Hodgson If you happen to venture outside on the 5th of December, perhaps to grab a bite to eat, or to explore some of Prague’s world renowned Christmas markets… be prepared to see an unusual sight. On December 5th, many Czechs celebrate St. Nicholas (Mikuláš). People dress up as Mikuláš or … Continue reading Halloween in December? Not Exactly…
by Anagha Mahesh When choosing my classes for my semester abroad, I knew I wanted to take at least one class that was unique to Prague and would allow me to experience the city in a way I never would have otherwise. I was always interested in the arts, with music and dance being … Continue reading Class Review: Expressive Cultures: Prague Music Field Study
by Alice Berlin When I first got to Prague, I thought it was so cool that we were going to school in the city center and we got to live in a residential neighborhood, because I got to immerse myself in two different parts of the city. But what I learned this weekend … Continue reading Exploring Prague 2: A Visit to Vysehrad
by Catherine Hodgson I’m going to be honest, I signed up for this trip last minute. Like 48 hours before it started, but I am so glad I decided to go! South Moravia is a south-eastern region of the Czech Republic and is famous for its agriculture and vineyards. It is a popular vacation destination … Continue reading Exploring South Moravia
by Kyle Kim The last thing I saw before I dozed off was the morning-lit view of Prague from my train window. Around four hours later, I opened my eyes to see Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic. To be honest, I don’t remember much of the city. And that’s because my … Continue reading A Bittersweet Weekend in Ostrava
by Zoey Schilling Photo Credit: Megan Mathieson Studying abroad has been an amazing and intensely rewarding experience so far, but I’ve definitely started to miss some parts of home: the charm of a low-key rural town, driving around on deserted backroads and, most of all, enjoying delicious home-cooked meals. Dinner doesn’t quite have … Continue reading A Remedy for Homesickness: A Weekend Homestay in Hlinsko
by Nandini Kochar I have the pleasure of interning at ROMEA, a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights of the Czech Republic’s marginalized Roma population. As part of the internship, my friend Vitoria and I recently had the opportunity to spend a weekend in the small town of Rumburk with Romani high school … Continue reading Rumburk with ROMEA: A Weekend with Romani Students from Across the Czech Republic
by Ryan Campbell I’d be lying if I said anything less: Masopust in Roztoky was perhaps one of the most outrageous, hilariously baffling and overall unforgettable days of my college career. From broom-wielding dancers to a monstrous, papier-mache man devouring sausages, Masopust was full of peculiar sights. But, boy, was it glorious. Masopust, translated … Continue reading My Surreal Day at Masopust
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
