Major\/College:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Microbiology major, Animal Science, College of Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I chose Prague Connect because I wanted to begin my academic career at NC State with a group of people I knew would be coming with me. The Program itself was also very intriguing to me. I had never visited Europe, and I loved the opportunity to travel while I was getting credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Connect program helped prepare me in a couple of ways. Firstly, it got me used to dorm life and respecting the cleanliness of my dorm room that I shared with a roommate. I also had to balance a busy schedule, and I was the only person who could keep me on time for everything I planned. Lastly, the classes were a great way to prepare myself for a college workload slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I acclimated to the Program very quickly. Many people speak English in Prague, so I always felt safe traveling there. My professors also did a great job of answering any questions I had about their classes or Prague in general. Being away from home is hard, but it\u2019s an experience everyone there is having, so it was pretty easy to bond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What studying abroad cemented in my brain is that the world is awesome to explore, and I want to do it more. Whether it\u2019s another study abroad experience or a personal trip, traveling the world has become my priority.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n One of my favorite memories of studying abroad was visiting Spain to visit my friend studying abroad at the Blue School. We shared our European experiences. I explored Granada and tried a lot of new food. I also got a lot of nice photos; it was cool to think about the similarities and differences between our study abroad experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The biggest impact my time abroad had on me was that it made me more interested in traveling the world. I always liked traveling but never really made it a life goal to visit many places. Studying abroad cemented in my brain that the world is awesome to explore, and I want to do it more. Whether it\u2019s another study abroad experience or a personal trip, traveling the world has become my priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This post was originally published<\/a> in NC State European Center in Prague.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false,"raw":"\n\n\n\n\n Prague Connect, Fall 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Microbiology major, Animal Science, College of Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I chose Prague Connect because I wanted to begin my academic career at NC State with a group of people I knew would be coming with me. The Program itself was also very intriguing to me. I had never visited Europe, and I loved the opportunity to travel while I was getting credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Connect program helped prepare me in a couple of ways. Firstly, it got me used to dorm life and respecting the cleanliness of my dorm room that I shared with a roommate. I also had to balance a busy schedule, and I was the only person who could keep me on time for everything I planned. Lastly, the classes were a great way to prepare myself for a college workload slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I acclimated to the Program very quickly. Many people speak English in Prague, so I always felt safe traveling there. My professors also did a great job of answering any questions I had about their classes or Prague in general. Being away from home is hard, but it\u2019s an experience everyone there is having, so it was pretty easy to bond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What studying abroad cemented in my brain is that the world is awesome to explore, and I want to do it more. Whether it\u2019s another study abroad experience or a personal trip, traveling the world has become my priority.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n One of my favorite memories of studying abroad was visiting Spain to visit my friend studying abroad at the Blue School. We shared our European experiences. I explored Granada and tried a lot of new food. I also got a lot of nice photos; it was cool to think about the similarities and differences between our study abroad experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The biggest impact my time abroad had on me was that it made me more interested in traveling the world. I always liked traveling but never really made it a life goal to visit many places. Studying abroad cemented in my brain that the world is awesome to explore, and I want to do it more. Whether it\u2019s another study abroad experience or a personal trip, traveling the world has become my priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meet George, a first-year microbiology major at NC State. George was born in Jerusalem, but he has spent most of his life in the Charlotte area. 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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow did the Connect program prepare you for your time on campus at NC State?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How long did it take you to settle in and acclimate to the program\/Prague?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTell us about one of your favorite memories from your time abroad.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What are some of the most significant impacts that your time abroad had on you?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Major\/College:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Why did you choose the Prague Connect program?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow did the Connect program prepare you for your time on campus at NC State?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How long did it take you to settle in and acclimate to the program\/Prague?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTell us about one of your favorite memories from your time abroad.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What are some of the most significant impacts that your time abroad had on you?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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