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…
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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…
Czech out the Instagram
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…
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…
Lecture and TechTest
I have felt more comfortable in Prague than I would have expected. It was said that the majority of people in the city would speak English, but I did not believe it would be to this extent. Every person I have had an encounter with has spoken perfect English. Even more surprisingly, many of the…