Intro

It's a bit late...But here's my introduction-

I've been here at Prague for only three weeks, but already it seems like i've been here for months.

Maybe its because the city is so small and we've been walking all over the place, but either way, I like that I feel comfortable and at home .

Because this is an "Introduction" I suppose I could talk about myself and why I'm studying here at Prague.

I'm a junior at N.Y.U studying History and Politics. I don't really like N.Y.U.,but I love the city. Go figure. Either way, im planning on graduating a semester early so I can study for my LSATs. I chose to study here because I wanted to go to a place that would be very different from New York. Initially I'd like to have gone to Ghana, but i'm thinking i'd go there next semester. We'll see. Other than that, i'm pretty much like any other student. I'm taking some interesting classes, but it's a bit frustrating because I have absolutely NO knowledge about the Czech Republic or even about eastern european history. All in all, its been interesting to see and experience a different culture. Living in New York and all over the U.S., its interesting to see the Czechs so different from Americans. One thing that comes to mind is the size of drinks. From coffee to juices, everything is so small and in smaller quantities. No wonder people across the world think that Americans are a bit....fat. Another striking difference is the manner of how Czechs socialize. Or even lack there of. Meaning, in America- or atleast New York, one could strike up a conversation with just about anyone. However at Prague, everyone seems distant or just...indifferent(?) Not sure what the proper expression would be. Nonetheless, my point is that its harder than America to come across a friendly smile. I'm not complaining though, I could really care less if someone smiles at me or doesnt smile at me. I simply find it interesting. However I can say of one thing that irks me. Prague is cold and dark. I understand that it's the winter and all...but it gets dark before 5 pm and that freaks me out a bit. Though, i'm getting used to this weather.

All in all, I'm greatful and excited to be studying here.

And oh yes, my two readings will be Open Letters: Selected writings by Vaclav Havel and Prague Pictures: A portrait of the City by Benjamin Black.

Cheers!

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