NYU Prague Student Blog
What does it mean to be queer in a city located in the heart of central Europe? Many current NYU Prague students found themselves looking up whether Prague was safe for queer people before applying to study abroad here. The internet overwhelmingly said yes and living in Prague has confirmed that. But students also wonder … Continue reading A Glimpse into Queer Life in Prague for NYU Students
If you get the chance to travel while you’re here in Prague, you’ll find the world feels pretty open. There’s an endless list of beautiful places to visit, all just hours away by train or plane. For my first trip I chose Berlin; it’s four hours away, home to another study away site and known … Continue reading A Day in Berlin with RA Vašek
Tip #709: Cheap Flights and Carry-On Bags A good backpack is going to be your best friend on the weekends. One thing I didn’t account for when planning my weekend trips was airline carry-on limitations. If you’re like me, you have one thing on your mind when booking your flights: cost. Luckily, there are plenty … Continue reading NYU Declassified Guide #4: What TO Pack and What NOT to Pack
Tip#170 Osada Conveniently located only steps away from NYU’s Osadni dorm lies the best café, Osada. With a fairly large menu for Prague’s standards, Osada offers breakfast, pastries, coffee, wine, kombucha, and more. Though with a large selection of seating options, I always find myself studying outside with a kombucha and chai latte (with oat … Continue reading NYU Declassified Guide #3: Best Study Spots Off Campus
My biggest concern when studying abroad was not where to travel, currency conversion, or even the language barrier. It was finding black hair care products. The Czech Republic, like most European countries, is predominantly white, meaning that most of their hair products would not cater to my 4B/4C kinky hair. Some people came prepared with … Continue reading A Guide to Black Hair Care Stores in Prague
Tip #273: Scout Institute/Skautský institut Not even a minute’s walk away from both academic buildings lies the Scout Institute. This oddly professional-looking building is home to strong coffee, light snacks, and an after-school pivo (if you’re legal). With both indoor and outdoor seating, this unique spot attracts many students from all universities all over Prague. … Continue reading NYU Declassified #2: On-Campus Study Spots
Tip # 173: Pinch yourself. You’re going to be in shock for a while. If living in a new city feels like bungee jumping off a cliff, then living on a new continent feels like free falling into an abyss. It took me a few weeks to get used to the fact that I was … Continue reading NYU Declassified #1: Hard-Earned First Impressions
By Alessia Diez Last month, New York University announced that NYU Prague would be accommodating about 15 Ukrainian undergraduate students who have been affected by the Russian invasion. The Ukrainian undergraduate students will be residing in the NYU Prague dormitories and attending NYU Prague classes during the 2022-2023 academic year, says NYU Prague’s Associate Director … Continue reading NYU Prague Set to Host Ukrainian Students Next Year
As the Spring 2022 Prague Now! crew reaches the end of their study abroad program, they each recorded a brief summary of their parting thoughts.
