NYU Prague Student Blog
Ela Kulkarni: Organization for Aid to Refugees “Organizing a Holi event for the kids and watching them decorate bags, color and get their face painted!” Parker Powers: NYU Prague Now! “Putting together the Jazz Week articles! My article on jazz venues has been a culmination of different nights I’ve had in Prague. I’m excited to … Continue reading Student Spotlights: Prague Internship Reflections
As the crowds of tourists stream through the entrance of Prague’s Charles Bridge, Sam Ngai stands still. Ngai, 19, bundled up against the early March chill, clutches a worn, spiral-bound sketchbook and pencil. She tilts her face up at the Old Town Bridge Tower, finding a perfect angle for a well-composed drawing. Her slightly frozen … Continue reading Sketching for the Soul: The Rise of Urban Sketching Driven by Mental Health Wellness
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!
In her early 20s, Anna Fodor saw a poster for a job opening as an English teacher in Prague, and she made the move to her mother’s home country–the Czech Republic. She quickly realized that lecturing in front of a room of medical students about confusing, scientific terminology was unfulfilling. Fodor then discovered podcasts, and … Continue reading Spotlight: Czech Journalist Q&A
Italian: Taverna Toscana Can’t get a reservation at Pasta Fresca? Taverna Toscana has got you covered! Taverna Toscana is the oldest Italian restaurant in Prague, and is conveniently located right next to campus! Fittingly, the Tuscan restaurant is built around two Gothic stone halls and has an amazing menu with every pasta option I … Continue reading Declassified: Non-Czech Food in Prague
Emily Tsao: Amsterdam, the Netherlands & Berlin, Germany For Spring Break, I decided to take a solo trip to Amsterdam and Berlin! My favorite thing in Amsterdam was the Rijksmuseum because of the Vermeer exhibit. I was able to snag a ticket about a month prior to my trip, and it really made the journey … Continue reading Spring Break 2023: Student Spotlights
Despite the hassle of securing a visa, and fear of missing out on the New York experience, studying away in Prague was the best decision I made. ~ Located in the heart of Old Town, NYU Prague looks and feels as though it is straight out of a postcard — literally. With its two main … Continue reading Guest Essay: Your Sign to Study Away at NYU Prague
Tip # 907 : General Tram Manners When studying abroad in Prague, you may notice the lack of hustle and bustle usually associated with NYC public transportation — especially on trams. For example, it is generally quiet on public transportation in Prague, and this seems to stem from a general rule of quiet in public … Continue reading DECLASSIFIED GUIDE #10: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Tip # 713 : Bageterie Boulevard First and foremost, we would not be doing the NYU Prague experience justice if we didn’t discuss Bageterie Boulevard. Their concept is simple: It’s a Czech fast food chain that serves freshly made baguettes as well as other affordable items, like fries, soups, salads, and coffee. The service is … Continue reading DECLASSIFIED GUIDE # 9: FOOD NEAR CAMPUS
Tip # 312: Thrifting If you like thrifting, you have to check out Prague Thrift Store! On Fridays, they have a student discount where you can get 50% off clothing and 30% off all other items. You just have to show your student ID and you can receive the discount. They have everything you need, … Continue reading DECLASSIFIED GUIDE #8: STUDENT DISCOUNTS