NC State European Center in Prague

23/12/2024

As we anticipate the beautiful snow that graces Prague​, we wish you a joyful holiday season! The NC State Prague team enjoyed an incredible year! We’re eager to open up exciting new horizons for students and extend our heartfelt gratitude to those who chose to make Prague a part of their college adventure. We can’t wait to welcome new students into transformative opportunities!

#​S​tudyabroad

20/12/2024

2024 in numbers! The highest number of students ever welcomed by the NC State European Center in Prague! Needless to say, it was a ride!

We are so grateful to all the students who chose Prague!

17/12/2024

Last Wednesday at CAMP (Center for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning), 25 architecture students presented their final projects. As always, their perspectives and observations of Prague were fascinating and eye-opening for not only other students, but the staff and locals. We hope Prague was a great source of inspiration and ideas for your future projects! Big kudos to the three students who went straight from Prague to graduation! .martinezjr 🎓👏

12/12/2024

08/12/2024

Applications for Fall 2025 are now OPEN!

The application window is brief, so don't miss your chance! Please submit your application by February 15, 2025.

https://prague.ncsu.edu/programs/fall-classic/

02/12/2024

Throwback to an inspiring 3-day field trip to Olomouc in October with the Sustainable Architecture and Urbanism class by instructor Petra Kadlecová! 🚍💚

Students explored the beautiful city, then ventured to Horka nad Moravou to check out Slunakov—a low-energy center for schools and families. 🌱🏛️ Afterward, they headed to Rožnov pod Radhoštěm to discover the Wallachian open-air museum with traditional wooden houses.

On the last day, students visited a scenic bike route featuring a stunning new bridge over the Bečva River and the Helfštýn castle!

The trip was a way for students to immerse themselves in Moravian culture and experience the beauty of the Czech Republic beyond Prague. 🇨🇿

28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Prague to wherever you are! 🍁🌽🧡💛🤎 Wishing you all a restful and relaxing holiday!

28/11/2024

A week ago, Prague Connect students waved goodbye to some of their instructors, including Sociology instructor Ewa Grigar, Czech language and Culture instructor Lenka Davinsonova, and European Politics instructor Jiri Koubek, at the farewell lunch organized on the last day of the finals. 49 students embarked on a transformative journey this fall by joining the Connect program, embracing their first semester abroad. As they prepare to start the spring semester on campus, may they continue to thrive and seize every opportunity that comes their way!

22/11/2024

Our NC State Prague students engaged in a powerful discussion on AI and ethics, diving deep into its potential to transform industries, especially healthcare. With insights from leading philosophers and scientists, Dr. Ondrej Krasa, Dr. Martin Vrany, and Dr. Lucy Císař Brown, we explored the balance between innovation and responsibility. A huge thank you to our brillant guest speakers and everyone involved for sparking such an important conversation!

11/11/2024

Our time in Poland was both deeply moving and educational. In Kraków, we kicked off our journey with a city tour, taking in landmarks like the beautiful Wawel Castle and the town square. We then dived deeper into the city’s history by visiting Schindler’s Factory and the former Jewish Ghetto, where we gained insight into the harsh realities of life under N**i occupation. At the Płaszów and Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps, we studied the history and impact of the Holocaust, reflecting on how it shaped the world and the resilience of those who lived through it. The trip concluded with a visit to the Auschwitz Jewish Center, where we had the opportunity to meet Polish students and participate in workshops that deepened our understanding of Jewish life before and during the Holocaust.

08/11/2024

Hi everyone, my name is Lola Higgins, and I am from Wilmington, North Carolina! I am a freshman in the Prague Connect program and a communications media major in the Colleges of Humanities and Social Sciences. I love every second of Prague, and my hobbies include photography, reading, and hanging out with friends! I hope you all follow along next Monday and see day-to-day life in Prague!

06/11/2024

Warm soup for a cold day! Check out those beautiful “kolače”, the traditional Czech sweets.

05/11/2024

Join us for an Online Information Session about NC State’s study abroad programs at the European Center in Prague. Hear from staff and former students as they share their experiences and insights. Get your questions answered and discover the opportunities available in this vibrant city.

Don’t miss it—mark your calendar! Register: https://go.ncsu.edu/register-nc-state-prague-infosession-nov

05/11/2024

Discover the best places in Prague to celebrate St. Martin's Day with delicious roast goose and young wine.

01/11/2024

Time’s ticking! You've got one month left to apply for the Engineering E101 program and the Internship program. For the deets, hit up our Linktree in the bio! 🚀✨

https://prague.ncsu.edu/programs/e101-summer/
https://prague.ncsu.edu/programs/internship-summer/

30/10/2024

Jack and Sebastian, students in our Fall Connect program, will take over our profile this Friday and Saturday. They have some exclusive spots lined up that you haven’t seen yet! Stay tuned and follow along for a unique glimpse into their weekend escapades.

Jack is from Durham, North Carolina, and he is in his first year of Poole management. He came to Prague to learn about new cultures and travel while studying.

Sebastian is from Cary, North Carolina, and is currently enrolled in the exploratory studies program. A fun fact about him is that he attended his first-ever hockey game in Prague a couple of weeks ago. He chose to come to Prague because it allowed him to start at NC State in the fall, experience Europe for the first time, and immerse himself in new cultures.

24/10/2024

Faculty members Alice Lee and Michael Taveirne will host an information session on Thursday, October 24, at 6 p.m. in 3503 Thomas Hall about their summer group program "Plagues, History, and Public Health" in Prague.

The session is hybrid. You can join in on Zoom: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/94631992845?pwd=gtKtVUABBdS07angBYas3ocfGfXMNP.1

21/10/2024

Ryan Magee, a junior in Computer Engineering, completed an internship in Prague with the NC State European Center last summer. During his time at the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, he gained invaluable experience in science and research, particularly through his work with computed tomography. This opportunity has broadened his perspective and equipped him with skills that will be instrumental in his future career.
For the full video: https://youtu.be/4YQ_ydyjEfY?si=PeDsJhtWDy7I1LFC

If you're interested in similar experiences, applications for the Summer Internship program are now open! The deadline is December 1, 2024. For more information, please visit our website.

Thank you Centrum Radius for allowing us to use their great video!