Today was another great day in Prague! We started off the day early with a trip to the Central Bohemia Innovation Center and later went to a nuclear fallout shelter museum and a local festival. I was worried that having such busy days would make me exhausted, but I am surprisingly able to get through…
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Czeching out a Bunker!
We started off the day with a company visit to SIC. This company supports start-ups and promotes innovation in the central bohemian region. They work with companies to improve products, marketing, and other resource management. I enjoyed learning about the current business infrastructure of this country, and the obstacles many companies face. After the tour,…
Hunkering down in Prague
Today is day four in Prague. We did another company visit today at the Central Bohemian Innovation Center. After that we went to a fallout bunker from the Cold War. It was so cool. They had old guns that were there when the bunker was abandoned. It also had old spying equipment that was used…
Little Czech Things
Throughout our amazing journey I have been noticing subtle difference from America alongside the massive ones. One is that people do not acknowledge each other when eye contact is made in the street. I smiled at one or two people today that I passed by, and they just looked away. It’s not necessarily a bad…
Karaoke Takeover
Tuesday started off with a walk to Charles University. On the way there, our guide told us a bit more about the buildings we passed. We were able to get a closer look at my favorite building so far- the Czech National Bank. I love the communist architecture that makes this building look so grand…
Fish out of Water
Today was awesome. We got to visit a university, learn about a company called TechTest and go on a scavenger hunt in Prague. The best part of the day was our walk to the university. On the maybe 20-minute walk we passed a playhouse where Mozart played, a big square where a man named Jan…
Third Day Czech In – An Unfamiliar Environment
This has been an amazing experience with some unique surprises. One of the things that has really surprised me is the soda… or pop, as my Pittsburgh friends would say. The soda that I’ve had so far has tasted very natural. I had and it just tasted like sparkling orange juice. I felt like a…
There Are More Languages Than You Think
Another delightful breakfast, followed by a short walking tour on our way to Charles University where we learned more about Czech history and had the chance to ask questions to our knowledgable and enthusiastic teacher. This was followed by a scavenger hunt around Prague, where my team got the dub. Then we had an aesthetic…
5/9: Scavenging around Prague
Today, we had our first class at Charles University, where we listened to a history lecture about Czechoslovakia from 1918-around 1980. Afterward, we had a scavenger hunt. Not to brag, but totally bragging that my group won the hunt. We then got lunch at the cutest cafe I’ve ever been in, and went to our…
History Quest & TechTest
Today began with a long walk to a history lesson hosted at Charles University. Learning about the story of Czechia was very interesting especially given such major events have had in such recent history. It was valuable to learn about the World Wars through a different lens. The lecturer was truly engaging. We then competed…
Day 3: Sudden Onset Illiteracy
Traveling anywhere has the potential to create some awkward experiences because of a brand new environment, but when in a new place with a language I know none of, this has definitely caused a few “fish out of water” experiences. But, there is no better way to learn than to be uncomfortable, especially when all…
A City of Many Sites
Today was day three of the trip. It was another beautiful day, and we started it off by taking a walk to the nearby University. Here, we learned a lot about the role of the Czech Republic in World War 1 and 2, how the country responded to the war efforts, and and the effects…
Third Day in Prague
Today was a very eventful day for us. We started off by going to a lecture about the history of the Czech Republic. It was very interesting to learn how Czech’s felt about the Nazis and being under communist rule. It was good to get a different perspective on these things. Then we went to…
Jetlag is a Choice
I have decided not to be jetlagged on this trip and am full of energy and ready to explore this beautiful city! I wish it was just as easy to decide that I fit into this foreign culture, but there have definitely been some embarrassing tourist experiences so far. Despite the obvious issue of barely…
Pork Knee vs. Pork Knuckle
When traveling to a new place and experiencing a new culture it is easy to feel like a “fish out of water”. While at times I may feel out of place and in the way, every Czech person that I have interacted with has been very kind. The more time I spend exploring the city…
Czech It! (“Amazing Race” victory)
Today we started the day with a history lecture at one of the Charles University buildings. It was a very interesting lecture and I learned a lot of cool things about the history of the Czech Republic/Czechoslovakia. It covered the time after the first world war (when the country was first established), WWII, and through…
Second Day Czech In – The Happy Stranger
Today marks my second day in Prague and just like anything, the trip has had its pros and its cons. There’s been some significant highs but some sobering lows. The highs have been amazing. I’ve absolutely loved the food. I’ve had several bread dumplings and they have been sensational. I’m committed to learning how to…
5/8: Puppetry in Prague
Today was a long, but very fun day! We started off with breakfast in the hotel, which was very amazing since there were so many different types of food and drinks to enjoy. Next, we went on a walking tour of Prague with Jana, who showed us around the Charles bridge and the other side…
Exploring Prague
Today was a busy day of getting to know this magical city. From the food to the streets to the people, Prague is truly one of a kind. I have never been to a major city before that is so peaceful, quiet, and clean all while having incredible charm and history. I explored the Old…
Ups and downs of Prague
Today was my second day in Prague and I am loving it. The highpoint of the day was visiting the beautiful St. Vitus’s Cathedral. Words cannot begin to describe how amazing it is. I added a picture in the description, but I don’t think that it does the Cathedral justice. Plus, while we were admiring…