NYU Prague Student Blog
By Chloe Hum The first steps I took in Europe were the stairs leading off the plane in London. I was departing the plane when I happened to lose footing and fall down the last few steps. Evidently, the exhaustion of traveling combined with the struggle of flying alone set me up for a great … Continue reading What They Don’t Tell You About Study Abroad
by Beatriz Perez My coursework normally consists of wiring electronics or writing a computer program. It’s solving hundreds of physics problems or learning how to apply a new math theory. Coming to NYU Prague, I was met with a new type of work. Since I was taking my humanity courses, I was now asked to … Continue reading Caught in a Covid-19 Tornado
Chapter I Going Somewhere Closer to Home After being bombarded with emergency emails for a week, Renee and I finally got two tickets back to China with help from our lovely Yveta and Thea at NYU Prague. I ditched my business class flight so that I could have my close friend with me during this … Continue reading Adventures of Elena Wu in the Time of Covid-19
by Shoshana Ehrenkranz I had so much more exploring to do. Yet I had done so much in my short time. I’m yearning for the exploring I set out to do in a continent easily made for just that. There is little to explore in the small continent of my childhood home where I’ve … Continue reading Hoping to Dream of Prague Again
by Anagha Mahesh When I went abroad, I knew that I wanted to gain some experience working at a local company. At the non-credit internship fair, I came to realize that there were not many internships overtly available for a business student like myself, but after speaking with the representatives there, decided to apply. I … Continue reading Intern Intel: My Transitions Business Internship
by Sofia Molina Throughout this semester, I have been working with Project Syndicate as a communications and media research intern. Project Syndicate is an international media organization that publishes and syndicates commentary and analysis on a variety of important global topics. The opinion pieces are all published on their website and are also distributed … Continue reading Intern Intel: Project Syndicate
by Catherine Hodgson If you happen to venture outside on the 5th of December, perhaps to grab a bite to eat, or to explore some of Prague’s world renowned Christmas markets… be prepared to see an unusual sight. On December 5th, many Czechs celebrate St. Nicholas (Mikuláš). People dress up as Mikuláš or … Continue reading Halloween in December? Not Exactly…
by Anagha Mahesh This past week, my family came to visit me in Prague. I really wanted this trip to be a unique experience for them and for them to not simply feel like tourists in this city I have come to call home. Here are some tips I have collected over the last week … Continue reading How To Plan a Memorable Family Visit to Prague
by Catherine Hodgson To really experience, Berlin you need more than a few days. But, as is often the case with trips during semesters abroad – ambitious travel plans meet limited time. I knew I would only have a couple of days in the city so I focused in on a couple of main museums … Continue reading Berlin: A City of Remembrance
by Anagha Mahesh When choosing my classes for my semester abroad, I knew I wanted to take at least one class that was unique to Prague and would allow me to experience the city in a way I never would have otherwise. I was always interested in the arts, with music and dance being some … Continue reading Class Review: Expressive Cultures: Prague Music Field Study