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10 Things I’ve Learned in my First Month Studying Abroad

10 Things I’ve Learned in my First Month Studying Abroad

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

Finding the Moment: Our Time in Czech Switzerland

Finding the Moment: Our Time in Czech Switzerland

“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

Prague Football Recap: Slavia-Slovacko (Oct 21)

Prague Football Recap: Slavia-Slovacko (Oct 21)

On the 21st of October, a small group from NYU gathered to go to the football (aka soccer) game Slavia-Slovacko. Slavia is a Prague-based team, and Slovacko is from Uherské Hradiště, a city in South Moravia. Both teams  play in the Czech First League. I had never been a football fan before. Prior to this Continue reading Prague Football Recap: Slavia-Slovacko (Oct 21)

South Moravian Caves: An Inside Look

  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

A Month in Review: Expectations vs. Reality at NYU Prague

A Month in Review: Expectations vs. Reality at NYU Prague

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

1603 Meters Above Sea Level: Our Hike to the Krkonoše Mountains

1603 Meters Above Sea Level: Our Hike to the Krkonoše Mountains

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

Spring Break 2023: Student Spotlights

Spring Break 2023: Student Spotlights

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

Guest Essay: Your Sign to Study Away at NYU Prague

Guest Essay: Your Sign to Study Away at NYU Prague

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

Travel Adventures (and fails) With Iyoniah

Travel Adventures (and fails) With Iyoniah

Let’s face it. This is not the first story that NYU Prague Now has published about traveling while abroad, nor will it be the last. But it’s my first time traveling outside the US, or even outside the east coast. I guess that you could say it’s a story of firsts. It’s my first time Continue reading Travel Adventures (and fails) With Iyoniah