NYU Prague Student Blog
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!
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
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
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, or went to a techno club, or even got a ticket from the Czech Transport inspectors.
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!
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 better whether your problem is physical or mental. No matter the problem, we’ve been through it, and we’ve learned a lot along the way.
Continue reading “NYU Declassified Guide #5: In Sickness and in Health”
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, all of us consult Rate My Professor before making any final decisions.
But NYU Prague’s Rate My Professor reviews are shockingly sparse. Some professors don’t even come up.
To make sure you don’t have to go in blind, here’s our honest take on the classes at NYU Prague. To search through our reviews, either use “Control + F” to search your course’s name or find it by topic.
