Arriving in Prague on my own ended up being much easier than I expected. I had built it up in my head as something that would feel intimidating or difficult to navigate with the language barrier, but it actually went really smooth. From the moment I got into the city everything felt manageable and welcoming, which made a big difference in settling in quickly.
Even in just a short amount of time, the city has already made an impression on me. There is so much beautiful architecture everywhere and getting a first glimpse of it today made me even more excited for what’s ahead. It feels like there’s so much to explore, and I’m starting to get a sense of how unique this experience will be.
This picture is from dinner tonight with the group, where I ordered svíčková. Since I’ve grown up eating Czech food, it was kind of a comfort and reminder of home, but it still was prepared a little different from what I’m used to. That made me even more excited to experience the cooking class and try new dishes I’ve never had before throughout the trip.
Swanson School of Engineering 