NYU Prague Student Blog
by Laila El Agizy Before coming to Prague, I had many people ask me, “Are you still going to be vegan in Prague?” and “What will you eat? All they eat in Eastern Europe is meat and cheese!” I made a vow to myself to try my best to keep my veganism intact while abroad, … Continue reading Vegan Restaurant Guide Prague
by Lauren Tavares After a week of being in Prague, I was ready to explore. My jet lag had worn off for the most part, and I no longer had to go to a million orientation events every day. Time to tackle the tourist traps. I knew the Charles Bridge would be crowded, but … Continue reading Picture Perfect: Charles Bridge at Sunset
by Tiffany Zhang As I stared at the Czech dumplings on my plate, my Chinese heritage refused to associate these with the dumplings I am most familiar with. The dumplings that remind me of home are to be eaten with chopsticks, dipped into soy sauce or vinegar, and enjoyed in one big bite. But what’s … Continue reading Dumplings? Dumplings!
by Tiffany Zhang PRAGUE – 11:59AM. “Excuse me, sorry!” Rushing to my 12 O’clock class, I attempted to maneuver quickly through a sea of faces, like a swarm of bees, all gathered in front of the Astronomical Clock, awaiting a punctual greeting from the apostle figures through the windows. The next thing I knew, … Continue reading Tourists in Prague: Where to go next?
by Mary Tindall Most people look at the title of this trip with apprehension. A bison trip? What, are we just going to look at bison all day? I personally would love to do that. Anyone who knows me knows my passion for bison. I have multiple shirts featuring bison, plus my cherished stuffed … Continue reading There’s More to the Bison trip than Bison
Eighteen: The number of bridges crossing Praha’s Vltava river. That being said, Eighteen: the minimum amount of pictures that should be taken during a visit to Prague. Seems a bit excessive or over the top to take so many pictures overlooking the same river, or as millennials might say, “that’s extra!” However, I strongly … Continue reading Walking on Water
by Sara Meng With its prime location as the nearest capital city to Prague, and rich cultural offerings on its doorstep, Vienna tops the chart as the most visited destination of NYU Prague students’ first weekend this fall. While raving about all the must-visits of Vienna, it’s easy to forget about Melk Abbey just an … Continue reading Austria’s Hidden Gem – Melk Abbey
Between shelves brimming with Mandarin literature, walls filled with Chinese tapestries, and an aroma inundated with the scent of Longjing tea, Martin Kriz’s home décor is fitting as he describes his life as an African Czech using one word: different. A Chinese Translator and founder of a non-profit organization for orphaned children, Martin Kriz … Continue reading An African Czech Perspective: Difference as a Source of Empowerment
by Carmen Russo As the famous keyboard notes from Tupac’s “California Love” bounced their way through the speakers, one rapper started an aggressive freestyle while another pulled on a vape as he judged his opponent’s verses. Like most rap battles, the audience would decide the winner by cheering for their favorite. But this time, the … Continue reading A Celebration of Roma Culture in Prague
by Emily Bertha Like any normal college student, I want nothing more than to be hibernating under blankets covered in chocolate crumbs when it is below 50 degrees and raining outside. But being a normal college student, I am also broke. I wanted to go on the NYU weekend trip to Nachod to experience … Continue reading Rocks and Wet Socks: NYU Nachod Trip