NYU Prague Student Blog
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
Despite the hassle of securing a visa, and fear of missing out on the New York experience, studying away in Prague was the best decision I made. ~ Located in the heart of Old Town, NYU Prague looks and feels as though it is straight out of a postcard — literally. With its two main … Continue reading Guest Essay: Your Sign to Study Away at NYU Prague
Chimney cakes. Trdelník. You know the one, the tube of sugar-covered dough everyone seems to be walking across the Charles Bridge with. There’s a store for them on every corner, or almost — there are more than 15 within the 1 km radius of Old Town Square. You’ve probably seen a Czech pigeon enjoying one. … Continue reading Debunking the “Old Czech Tradition” of Chimney Cakes
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
Sofiia Shkarpita, 17, wrote “Siren” for NYU Prague’s Production and Publication: Travel Writing course, reflecting upon her experiences as a Ukrainian student in Prague. Her piece was later published in the Czech magazine, Reflex. A siren that goes off every first Wednesday of the month at 12 pm. A simple, already unnoticeable thing for … Continue reading Guest Essay: “Siren”
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, … 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!
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