Today we took a day trip to a power plant and a coal mine near the border of Germany. On the bus ride there and back I am pretty sure almost everyone was taking a nap. The power plant and coal mine were very cool. At the power plant they told us how the energy…
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Day 4: Innovation in Czechia
Today we were very busy! We started the day with a visit to the Central Bohemian Innovation Center (SIC) and learned about what it’s like to be an entrepreneur here in the Czech Republic. The most significant difference I noticed is that there is much less in the way of resources for businesses to get…
Prosím & Děkuji.
Following breakfast this morning, visited the Old Town Square and learned more about the history of the area surrounding the Jan Hus statue and the clock. Our walking tour concluded at a language building of the Charles University, where we discussed the development of the Czech language, learned some phrases, and talked about the effects…
Czeching out Charles University
Today we visited Charles University again for a language lecture followed by a history lecture. We covered the alphabet, common phrases, and the history behind how languages formed. Once we had a quick lunch and watched the Kafka head spin, we went back for a second lecture about how history affected innovation. The history was…
Czech Education on a European Vacation
Education in the Czech Republic has been quite the experience. Being abroad, I have noticed multiple differences between the colleges here in Prague versus the University of Pittsburgh. The Lectures we have attended here so far have been very informative on many topics discussing the history, language, and industrial culture of the country. Additionally, the…
Trapped in a Bunker???
Prague day 4 !!!!! The day started off bright and early with a metro ride over to the Bohemian Innovation Center where we heard from two impressive speakers about what their company does and their journey to their current positions. The Bohemian Innovation Center (or SIC for short with the Czech pronunciation) helps educate and…
Czech the Language
Today was a very interesting day. The morning started with a lecture at the Charles University about the Czech language. It started with the history behind the language and how it was developed. Then, we learned some of the basic phrases and letter sounds. It was fun because it was a group of adults repeating…
Prosím and Pilsner
After another fabulous breakfast at the hotel (I can’t get over this buffet still) we headed to Charles University for two lectures on language and economics in the Czech Republic. In-between, we enjoyed a fabulous lunch at Chez Louvre. Throughout the trip, we got to spend a little bit of time at Charles University and…
5/11: Na zdraví!!
Dobrý den!! Today was a day full of fun and cool experiences. We started out at Charles University, where we did a language class in the morning, and I learned how many uses there are for prosím. took a break for lunch, and listened to a history/economics lecture in the afternoon where we discussed engineering…
Pitt vs. Czech universities
Since checking out the Czech universities, I can tell that there are some differences between the two. The first one is that there is no major campus. Most of the school buildings aren’t right next to each other but are more spread out instead. Another thing I noticed is that there are no giant lecture…
Learning the Language
Today was mostly spent in the classroom learning more about Prague and its engineering background! The first half of the day was focused on the Czech language. A professor from the Charles University here in Prague taught us about the origins of the language. We also learned how Czech language was almost lost, as most…
Czech vs Pittsburgh Universities
Overall, the college life between Prague’s Universities and Pitt seems to be pretty similar. They have dorms, semesters, exams and university social events much like we do at Pitt. One physical difference between the University here in Prague and at Pitt is that here the University is spread out over the entire city while at…
Fourth Day Czech In – A Pleasant Surprise
One thing I’ve found interesting during my time in Prague is how much American culture is integrated into the Prague culture! Surprisingly, not knowing Czech hasn’t been that much of an inconvenience because a good majority of the people speak English. I went to see some live music and the artists sang all American songs….
How to say “pspspsp” in Czech
The way the shop keepers tend to their storefronts, washing the windows, sweeping the entry, adjusting their goods to better catch the light. The scent of blooming lilac but never of smoke, despite the plentiful presence of cigarettes. The hesitation before exchanging a greeting, not knowing which language to expect. Sounds of street musicians, church…
5/10: Czech festivities
Every day I leave this hotel, I am even more excited to explore this amazing city. We started out our day today by visiting SIC, a company that provides resources to promising startups. We got to see some products from startups that SIC has helped, such as a rice pasta company (gluten free), a little…
Magical Musical Moments
My day began with breakfast and journaling at the hotel, then we took the train to Central Bohemian Innovation Center (SIC). This company visit was exciting and eye-opening. We learned about how they help companies grow and innovate with financial support, marketing strategies, and connecting research companies. We had a quick lunch and stroll through…
Day 3 in Prague: Students Again??
From tourist to citizen for the day!! We got the chance today to listen to a lecture on Prague’s history throughout the past century. It was an amazing to see what a university setup looks like in another country, and it was so fun to learn about the history of the city while staying here!…
Big Love for the Little Things
I have started to fall in love with the little details about Prague. I love looking down one charming street after another and ranking which one is my favorite. I love the walk back to the hotel past the astronomical clock and through charming Old Town. I love how the metro is clean and smells…
Cash or Czech?
Today started with a company visit to Central Bohemian Innovation Center. It was interesting to hear their business model for helping new and existing start-up companies succeed in their respective industries. It was also cool to hear about some of their success stories, including a company that made glass nail files. On the way to…
Exploring a different era
Today was another great day of exploring the city and taking tours on various topics of interest. Today we traveled to a company named SIC and listened to their business practices. Additionally, we traveled back to downtown after the company visit on the transit lines to visit a cold war era museum. This tour was…