NYU Prague Student Blog
As a college student who has lived the best and the worst of sharing a room with another person, the idea of staying in shared dorms with strangers when traveling around Europe may not always sound very appealing. Having to share a dorm with other travelers can be a little scary and you may have … Continue reading A Student’s Guide to Hostels
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
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
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
If you get the chance to travel while you’re here in Prague, you’ll find the world feels pretty open. There’s an endless list of beautiful places to visit, all just hours away by train or plane. For my first trip I chose Berlin; it’s four hours away, home to another study away site and known … Continue reading A Day in Berlin with RA Vašek
By Joanna Yip During my spring break, I visited Marrakech, Morocco. My excitement for my first trip to Africa could not be contained, and it is difficult to fully express in words. I had heard amazing stories from my older brother who visited Morocco seven years ago, and I could not wait to experience it … Continue reading Morocco: The Lovely and The Ugly
By Alessia Diez Most study abroad students’ weekend travels bank on two things: budget airline tickets and cheap hostels. But with the COVID-19 pandemic, the latter lost its appeal: cramped quarters and close contact with strangers were the antitheses of COVID-19 safe guidelines. Now—in a half-pandemic, half-endemic world—hostels are making their comeback. My last few … Continue reading Hostels: The One Thing Resistant to COVID-19
By: Chloe Hum If you’re anything like me, you might think you can handle Europe without any prior research or thought. Unfortunately, after learning the hard way, I have come to the conclusion that you most definitely cannot. Listed below are some of the most easily avoidable mistakes you can dodge just by thinking ahead. … Continue reading Travel Tips for Dummies
By Andrés Quiroga-Elizondo Last weekend, some friends and I decided to take our first venture out of the Czech Republic for a weekend trip to Budapest and Vienna. At 4:30 am on Friday, we swung on our stuffed backpacks and left Machova to catch a 5:30 train on its way to Budapest. After the seven-hour … Continue reading Weekend Trip: Budapest vs. Vienna
By Joanna Yip Ever since high school, I knew I was going to study abroad in college. A built-up image of study abroad marinated in my head for years: Pinterest-worthy photos, delicious local food, beautiful sceneries, new city every weekend and new friends to experience it all with. Then finally, my application and visa were … Continue reading Pre-Departure Checklist: Dealing with Nerves