One Month Away

One Month Away

From hiking through lush green mountains to exploring century-old castles and ruins, my time here in Slovakia has been quite the thrill. I have seen and experienced so much, yet there is still so much more to see. My bucket list is far from complete, but so is my time...
First Meeting

First Meeting

It was an amazing weekend! Almost a month had passed since my arrival, and I still hadn’t met anyone, except for another exchange student in the same club as me. After all those days of adjusting, attending classes, and gaining new experiences, the moment finally...
The first month in Slovakia

The first month in Slovakia

The host family is composed of parents and a very cute brother, they are the same age as my parents, they are very friendly, open-minded and respectful of me, they will care about my state and emotions every day, and they will also listen to me share the daily fun...
A Foreigner’s View on ‘Hody’

A Foreigner’s View on ‘Hody’

Hody refers to the traditional festival or feast that is specific to villages in Moravia. It usually involves people of the village dressing up in traditional costumes called ‘kroje’. The festivals include traditional Folk dancing and music. Hody festivals are a way...
Winter Meeting in Třebíč

Winter Meeting in Třebíč

On January 26th, 6 exchange students and I left the Ostrava-Svinov train station towards Třebíc, a small city but full of history. We left in the early afternoon and went to Brno, our connection. The trip to Brno was wonderful, it was a peaceful 2 hours and very well...
“Livin’ on a Prayer”

“Livin’ on a Prayer”

That’s right, we’re (over) halfway there! One hundred and sixty-five days ago, I entered the Czech Republic, and in one hundred and twenty-five days, I will return to the United States. I can’t believe that it’s passing so quickly. In my last...

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team.

To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we just sent you.

Pin It on Pinterest