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Prague, Czech Republic

Exposure | Foreign Statues

Ryan Quan, Photo Editor February 22, 2017
Statues are cool!
Trdelnik is a popular pastry in Prague that originated in Slovakia a few years ago. The confection — rolled dough topped with cinnamon, sugar and walnuts — has become quite popular among tourists and comes with a variety of fillings.

Czeching Out Some Traditional Czech Cuisine

Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer February 7, 2017
The Czech Republic is known for its gorgeous architecture and revolutionary history, but not so much for its food. Check out some of Ankita Bhanot's favorite traditional dishes!
Estimates have found that more than 6,000 languages spoken around the world will disappear by the end of the century.

Prague: American Guilt in Speaking English

Gabby Brooks, Contributing Writer April 27, 2016
What do we do when the few languages that are coming to dominate the world are slowing pushing out the culture in various countries?
A view from Charles Bridge in Prague.

Prague: The Problem With Wanderlust

Gabby Brooks, Contributing Writer April 12, 2016
A look at the less-fun side of studying abroad.
Prague: A Trek to Transylvania

Prague: A Trek to Transylvania

E.R. Pulgar, Staff Writer April 12, 2016
Our WSN contributor travels to the birthplace of Count Dracula while studying at NYU Prague.
Views of Prague from the past month.

How Ferris Bueller Can Make You a Czech

Charlotte Sparacino, Contributing Writer March 30, 2016
One writer abroad in Prague finds out that taking part in culture across the world isn't that different from being home.
Prague: On an Impossible Mission to Find Vegetables

Prague: On an Impossible Mission to Find Vegetables

Phoebe Walsh, Contributing Writer March 9, 2016
NYU Prague student Phoebe Walsh talks about the challenges and rewards of healthy eating in the Czech Republic.
Jordan Melendrez for WSN

Prague: Worrying About Being a Tourist Makes You an Even Worse Tourist

Mariah Melendez, Contributing Writer March 1, 2016
Constantly trying not to be a tourist can make your study abroad trip less than ideal.
A breath of fresh air is always needed — even if that breath is halfway across the world.

Prague: Why Leaving New York Was the Best Thing I’ve Done for My Mental Health

Gabby Brooks, Contributing Writer February 17, 2016
The Big Apple is a lot to deal with, and sometimes you just need to clear your head.
Prague: Studying Abroad With Social Anxiety

Prague: Studying Abroad With Social Anxiety

Mariah Melendez, Contributing Writer February 11, 2016
Studying abroad may be a refreshing experience for those struggling with social anxiety and depression.
The Study Away Issue

The Study Away Issue

Hannah Treasure, Digital Director February 26, 2015

  With cuisine from nearly every country available on Seamless, cultural festivals with everything from the dragons of Chinese New Year to the blaring bagpipes...

On the Wire: Global

On the Wire: Global

March 31, 2014
Check out what's going on at NYU's global sites.