University of Wisconsin–Madison

Czech Republic: Sydney Gray

Program: CIEE Central European Studies in Prague, Summer

Sydney’s Major: Journalism

This is a photo of myself and the other girls on my floor at the John Lennon Wall.
This is a photo of myself and the other girls on my floor at the John Lennon Wall.

What is the moment you are most proud of?

I am just proud of myself for being away from my home for almost two months! I had never left the country before, so it was a really exciting experience.

What is your most memorable experience from your program?

It was really fun to visit the churches and art museums for my first session course.

This is a photo of chimney cakes, a dessert found all across Prague, with the Czech flag on top.
This is a photo of chimney cakes, a dessert found all across Prague, with the Czech flag on top.

What is your advice for someone considering your program?

Prague is absolutely beautiful, and it is convenient to visit other Central European countries! It would be helpful to learn some basic Czech vocabulary before, but many people (particularly young) do speak English.