Ajoy! We have made it to our last destination, Prague!
As our study abroad journey reached its final chapter in Prague, Czech Republic, explored centuries of European history. The cobblestone streets and Gothic cathedrals definitely captured our attention.
We began with a city tour of Prague’s Old Town, where history painted every corner. From the world-famous Astronomical Clock Tower that I saw in every Prague TikTok, and insights into its intricate mechanics to the towering Týn Church, we saw firsthand how precision, structure, and long-term thinking have shaped this city.
During our stay, we visited another local company, adding to our growing perspective on international business environments. We compared work cultural differences in Prague and back home, especially in communication styles and work-life balance. The conversations were insightful and reminded us how much context and environment shapes the way businesses operate around the world.
We also took a moment as a group to summarize our discussions of The Phoenix Project, a book we’d been reading during our travels. It was a thought-provoking conversation about leadership, teamwork, and what happens when businesses try to modernize too fast. Many of us agreed with its lessons on managing work in progress and bottlenecks, but it was definitely a matter of perspective.
Next, we traded technology for spatulas in a Czech cooking class, learning how to make traditional dishes including potato soup, goulash and bread dumplings, and apple strudel. One of the best and most rewarding experiences ever!
Later, we took a day trip to Kutná Hora, where the famous Bone Church gave us chills (in the best way). The intricate designs were both eerie and beautiful.