The Anglo American University is located right in the heart of Prague and has a magnificent view of Prague Castle.  The outside view is not the only thing that surprised me about the university but the classrooms are so exquisitely decorated that they look like they are castle rooms themselves. The rooms all have gold accents and marvelous chandeliers. The building is not the only major difference between the College…

The Czech Republic is very centrally located in Europe which means that weekend travel is very easily done and cheap.  When traveling in Europe, it is always best to check for student discounts.  I have found the best way to get them is to get an ISIC (International Student ID Card) as many bus and train companies will say they have student discounts, but only accept ISIC cards as proof…

Communism is a big factor on how the older generation reacts in the Czech Republic and especially Prague.  It has only been 30 years this November since the downfall of communism with the Velvet Revolution so many of the older generations grew up and still act in the way they do because of this.  One of the most noticeable differences in Czech’s is that they are very closed off and…