masopust

Masopust: From the Eyes of Two Chickens

Six months ago, if you had told us that we would be adorning magnificent chicken hats like a crown atop our heads, joining a parade of thousands of people wearing extravagant outfits and terrifying masks in a small town called Roztoký just outside of Prague in a traditional parade called Masopust, we would’ve laughed in […]

Budget Airline Survival Guide

Scored a $30 Flight to Paris? Hold That Celebration! Five crucial things you need to know before patting yourself on the back. The True Cost of the “Cheap” Flight That $30 crack-of-dawn flight seemed brilliant—until you did the math. But wait! That budget airline’s base airport is in the middle of nowhere. Before booking, triple-check […]

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, […]

A half black and white / half colorful shot of the Prague castle and lesser town from one of the Charles Rivers' many bridges reflects the expected and unexpected aspects of studying abroad 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, […]