Today was quite the experience. Our day began bright and early with a 6:15 departure. We got slightly detoured from our plans when our bus got a flat tire and we ended up missing our tour of the glass factory. We had to quickly get on the road again to attend a company visit and…

Today we went on another interesting company visit with Nano Energies. The office space alone was incredible to see and felt like a fairytale. They had greenery all throughout the collaborative workspace, and even a rooftop garden with stunning views of the city. It was interesting getting to hear from this smaller company and getting…

We had a lovely visit and tour of the Kunsthalle art museum, which is run by a Pitt alumni! The architecture of the building was fascinating because the building used to be an energy transformer station. They even incorporated the history of the building into a permanent wall exhibit of items that they found from…

The local custom that has most resonated with me is more so the attitude of the locals than anything specific. Based on our reading before the trip, I was expecting to encounter locals who weren’t friendly to tourists. While there have definitely been some locals who would fit that description, I have been blown away…

The food here has been super cool to try. However, I am already tired of Czech food and ready to get back to burgers and fries. The bread “dumplings” are interesting, to say the least, and leave me craving a real dumpling each time I see it on the menu. I have really enjoyed trying…

Today we did some things, some super cool things. We got to tour a power plant and an open-pit coal mine. It was surprisingly fun getting to explore these active sites and see how energy production works firsthand. It was interesting getting to speak with some workers and learn more about the industry as well…

College life in Oakland is a whole other world compared to Prague. Campuses here consist of academic buildings spread out throughout the city. Each department is split up into its own building, and it seems like there isn’t much interaction between departments at all. One of the best things about college life at Pitt is…

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…

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…

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…

Today has been a never-ending travel day. Despite only having less than half a day to explore this new city, I have already fallen in love with Prague! After our abbreviated walking tour, I feel even more excited to see all that Prague has to offer. Today was the perfect sneak-peak of all the incredible…