Dobry Den everyone! My name is Maddie Frantz and today I’ll be telling you about our second Thursday here in Prague! The day started early as usual with a typical European breakfast and walk to class, where we learned about economic theory, climate change, the history of the Czech Republic during and after World War II, and the effects of globalization on the Czech countryside. The classes explore the idea that economic growth and development do not have to compromise environmental security and health. It is interesting to learn how the Czech Republic and the members of the European Union implement policy and economic incentives to support the success of rural communities and therefore that of the rest of the country.
After class, a group of my trip mates and I took the tram (with the help of some Czech buddies!) to Petrin Hill in Prague. Petrin Hill is a beautiful park in the diplomatic district of Prague where there is a smaller version of the Eiffel Tower, built for the Jubilee Exhibition of 1891. The view from the top was breathtaking…I think it was worth the leg-burning climb up all those stairs! Following the climb and a stroll through the park, our group met the rest of the students for dinner at a Mexican restaurant called Las Adelitas. We were all very excited to indulge in some favorites like guacamole and salsa while listening to a live, traditional Mexican music trio. After eating massive amounts of chips and tacos, we all decided to burn off some calories by going dancing at a club where one of our Czech program Buddies was DJing for the night! Overall, the day was a big cultural mix that will leave us all with a lot of fun memories!
Na Shledanou from Praha!
