NYU Prague Student Blog
After almost four months of living, studying, and exploring in Prague, we’re proud to say that we’ve each learned a lot. We learned how to convert crowns to dollars, how to say a perfect dobry den, and which restaurant makes the best fried cheese in town. Some of us traveled alone for the first time, … Continue reading Declassified Guide #7: Harder-earned Final Thoughts
Tip# 023: First off, know how what to expect as a Czech shopper. There are a couple of things you should know before going grocery shopping in Prague. Most of them, I’ve learned through trial and error. And I’ve had countless awkward grocery store interactions because of this. The first thing to remember: always bring … Continue reading NYU Declassified Guide #6: Shopping — More Complicated than you think!
Traveling is a huge part of the study abroad experience and NYU is here to help with the strain it may have on your wallet. In the first few weeks, they’ll send out a sign up sheet for trips across the Czech Republic. And it’s all free. Dinners, transportation, activities, and lodging are all included. … Continue reading NYU Trips, Declassified!
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
No matter where you are, being a college student is tough. Your classes can be demanding, your dorm room can feel cramped, and you’re constantly behind on laundry. Being more than four thousand miles away, though, understandably comes with a whole new set of challenges. In this Declassified, we give our best advice to feeling … Continue reading NYU Declassified Guide #5: In Sickness and in Health
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
It’s that time of year again. The semester feels like it just started, but class registration is already here. Type A students have probably already done an exhaustive search on Albert and added all their classes to their shopping carts, and type B students usually start doing it on the morning of registration. Either way, … Continue reading Classes, Declassified!
Tip #709: Cheap Flights and Carry-On Bags A good backpack is going to be your best friend on the weekends. One thing I didn’t account for when planning my weekend trips was airline carry-on limitations. If you’re like me, you have one thing on your mind when booking your flights: cost. Luckily, there are plenty … Continue reading NYU Declassified Guide #4: What TO Pack and What NOT to Pack