NYU Prague Student Blog
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
From experts in music to leaders in global business and commerce, the professors who teach at NYU Prague are some of the best in the world. Coming from all over the globe, those who teach here each have their own unique backgrounds, stories, and opinions. As such, I think there’s far more we can learn … Continue reading Insider Intel: Professor Portfolios – my fall 2023 professor spotlight series
On an early May evening, the National Theater: The New Stage in Prague is sold out for the premiere show of “Krajina těla”, or “Land of Body”. Sounds of waves crashing and cello drones fill the hall as aerial acrobat Alžbeta Tichá climbs up a dangling rope, twisting, flipping, and falling dangerously fast before it … Continue reading The Rise of Experimental Circus in Prague: Artistic Research Over Entertainment
The NYU Prague Blog is a student run blog, created to let those back home keep tabs on our unique and wonderful adventures. Every semester, a new student group records their personal encounters in the Czech Republic and Europe. It serves as a how-to guide, a diary, a restaurant handbook, and a travel log. … Continue reading About the Staff 2023
Just like that, our final article of the semester is among us! While it is bittersweet to be leaving, we feel so lucky to have had the opportunity of living in Prague. Here are our final reflections, and what Prague has meant to us, the NYU Prague Blog 2023 Staff. Parker Powers If you had … Continue reading Final Reflections from the NYU Prague Blog
It’s hard to believe that the Spring 2023 semester is coming to an end. It feels as if we just arrived in Prague, just learned our first Czech phrases, and just tried Bageterie Boulevard for the first time. As the end of the semester approaches, it’s a time to reflect on all of the memories … Continue reading The Paris Rejects of Prague: “I Wouldn’t Change a Thing”
Ela Kulkarni: Organization for Aid to Refugees “Organizing a Holi event for the kids and watching them decorate bags, color and get their face painted!” Parker Powers: NYU Prague Now! “Putting together the Jazz Week articles! My article on jazz venues has been a culmination of different nights I’ve had in Prague. I’m excited to … Continue reading Student Spotlights: Prague Internship Reflections
From salon performances to jam sessions, the Spring 2023 music and performing arts professions majors have been hard at work! Here are glimpses into what some of the music students have been up to this semester. Jackson Waters (Major: Concert Composition) During my time studying at NYU Prague, I had the privilege of connecting with … Continue reading Student Spotlights: Spring 2023 Musicians!
As the crowds of tourists stream through the entrance of Prague’s Charles Bridge, Sam Ngai stands still. Ngai, 19, bundled up against the early March chill, clutches a worn, spiral-bound sketchbook and pencil. She tilts her face up at the Old Town Bridge Tower, finding a perfect angle for a well-composed drawing. Her slightly frozen … Continue reading Sketching for the Soul: The Rise of Urban Sketching Driven by Mental Health Wellness
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!