I’m home! And, like I’m sure is common with most students that come back from abroad, I have mixed feelings about it. I mean, I love my family, but everything just feels so different here. …
Breanne Sommer
Wait, it’s Finals Already
This is it! The last post, the last week, the last nights to make memories with the wonderful friends I’ve met here. In the jumbled mix of studying for finals and finishing last minute papers …
It’s Okay to Be Alone
If you choose to study abroad, even for a semester, and you go without any connections in your desired destination, know that you will be alone. And that’s okay. It may feel horrible when you …
Traveling Excursions
Traveling Excursions!!! Krakow was not even on my radar of places to visit the semester, but others who went on the trip last semester persuaded me and, I must say, it was definitely worth it. …
Overnight Trip to Cesky Krumlov
This past weekend CIEE offered the option of an overnight academic trip to the quaint, romantic town of Cesky Krumlov, three hours outside of Prague. This was a chance to experience, for more than just …
Galleries on Galleries on Galleries
I feel like I have a lot of ground to cover in this post, so get ready! These last two weeks have been filled with high culture events: Prague Fashion Weekend show, the opera La …
So-That Language Barrier
I’ve landed. Immediately when I stepped into the streets of Prague the gorgeous gothic buildings and ancient cobblestone roads overwhelmed me. Granted, I could have been dizzy from the drastic contrast of fresh air to …
Let the Travels Begin!
It is almost time to get on the plane that will transport me to a new way of life, and, although I have my visa and about 100 travel books, the fact that I will …
Blog Post for Prague #1
I swear I have spent more time studying the Czech Republic than I have spent writing my English and Art History papers this semester. And I spend A LOT of time writing papers. The idea …