Czech Republic
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Read more: Coming to the CrossroadsPrior to arriving in the Czech Republic my only lens toward its culture was through its shared history with Germany. Yet Czech is a West-Slavic…
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Read more: Waterworks and History lessonsDay two of our trip was packed with fascinating lessons and incredible insights into Czech history, culture, and innovation. We started our morning at Charles…
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Read more: A Day Full of Learning
I had a very wonderful experience learning about the Czech Republic today! We started in Charles University, where we learned about Czech Republic History post-WWI.…
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Read more: The “study” in study abroad
One thing that I learned during our lectures at the Charles University was how many different languages were spoken historically in the Czech Republic. I…
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Read more: Diving in Praha’s Engineering and HistoryAfter attending lectures on history and engineering at the prestigious Charles University, I came away with an appreciation for the Czech Republic’s complex past. Hearing…
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Read more: A Technical HistoryIt turns out even with a full night’s sleep you can still wake up tired. The day started with a walk to a building apart…
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Read more: Roc’s First Adventure in PragueRoc learned so much on his very first (official) day studying abroad here in Prague! At Charles University, Roc learned about Czechia’s history, both as…
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Read more: Water supply infrastructure across 1000+ yearsOur field trip today was to Podolí Waterworks (est. 1929), one of three facilities that supply water (for drinking and other uses) to Prague. It…
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Read more: Charles University and Podolí WaterworksToday I attended two lectures at Charles University. The first was on the historical roots of the Czech Republic, taught by Šárka Boušková Vašíčková, who…
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Read more: The Silver LiningIn as early as the 13th century, silver was being mined in the area known today as the Czech Republic. Due to the country’s prime…
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