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Tech, Community, and Networking in Prague: The Unexpected Career Boost of Study Abroad

ichilds — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:52:16 +0000

Before I came to Prague, I worried that study abroad might put any advancement toward a career on pause. While my peers in the U.S. were networking, interning, and preparing for the next steps, I imagined myself travelling—at the cost of disconnecting from anything professionally meaningful. I could not have been more wrong. Study abroad has accelerated my growth in ways I never expected. Gaining experience at a tech startup One [...]

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Home Is Where I Build It: Finding Belonging in Prague

acarter — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:22:10 +0000

Prague was never supposed to be more than a destination on my map. Instead, it became a sanctuary where I discovered what home truly means. As a biracial, first-generation college student who has moved between a small town in Germany and a military base in the U.S., I've always understood home as something more fluid [...]

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Simple Recipes That Make Life Abroad Sweeter

acarter — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:30:02 +0000

Moving to Prague as a first-generation student opened my eyes to the city's vibrant food culture, but also to an unexpected reality: while most of my classmates easily navigate the city's restaurant scene, dining out for every meal isn't a luxury all of us can afford. This challenge led me to discover something beautiful—the way [...]

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Navigating Emotions and Exploring on Foot in Prague

Kate — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:43:20 +0000

Throughout a study abroad experience, it’s common to experience a range of emotions. There’s excitement through exploring a new culture and making friends. Homesickness for the familiar routines, people, and foods. Independence built through self-sufficiency. Overwhelm from navigating a different culture and language. Accomplishment by meeting challenges that arise. And sadness and nostalgia for the [...]

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A Journey Through Prague and Beyond

Kate — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 17:51:28 +0000

Embarking on an unforgettable semester abroad, Prague became not just a destination but a canvas painted with diverse experiences. Exploring the city's unique charm and venturing beyond its borders unraveled moments that transcended mere education, enriching us with cultural treasures and lifelong friendships. What's the best thing about Prague?Yiran: Strangely, my favorite aspect of Prague [...]

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6 Discoveries I’ve Made About Myself From Studying Abroad in Prague

Kate — Thu, 25 May 2023 23:24:21 +0000

I won’t lie; I knew absolutely nothing about Prague before I chose to study here this semester. It has always been a dream of mine to study abroad, and my experience in Prague has exceeded my expectations. The city itself is gorgeous and the relationships I’ve formed have shaped me as well. Reflecting on my [...]

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How One Student Budgeted for Groceries in Prague

Kate — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 16:51:20 +0000

My number one expense in Prague so far has been food. No matter how you slice, bargain, or spare, food expenses will be your greatest constant and it is worth learning how to better manage those costs. When we budget we often do so in terms of the prices of goods we’re used to; when [...]

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Take the Plunge: Study Abroad as a STEM Student

Kate — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 22:03:43 +0000

“Wouldn’t you rather graduate on time?” This is the question friends would ask me when I told them I wanted to study abroad. “In our major?” fellow Computer Science students would ask. I knew what I was getting myself into—or so I thought. I had the grades, I had the flexible academic window, and I was on [...]

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Digital Story: Unexpected Home

Kate — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 03:40:04 +0000

Unexpected Home "Seeing that I didn’t know anything about Prague or the Czech Republic I was preparing to feel homesick. However, this city unexpectedly contained components of home for me." Karina A. | Film/Cinema Studies Major | Wellesley College | IFSA Summer in Prague | Spring 2019

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Finding the Comforts of Home While Abroad

Kate — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 11:56:33 +0000

There is nothing like the unique experiences you can have in a new culture. However, on occasion, there’s nothing like finding the comforts of home while abroad. As an American (Marylander), studying in Prague, I can share with you a few of the ways I find pieces of home in the city. Beating the Heat [...]

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