Time to put the 'study' back in Study Abroad

     Well yesterday marked the first day of class for me at the Anglo American University here in Prague.   Currently I am enrolled in European History 2, Art History 2, Czech Language and Culture, and Composition 2.  It is actually such a blessing not taking classes for credit because I can truly learn for the sake of learning and enroll in classes I have always wanted to take at USC but never been able to with my Public Relations major. On Tuesday I sat through my first European History lecture and learned that even with leaving school a week early and taking a week off for my birthday I will still be able to take all my midterms and finals and potential still pass the class… typical. I am also really excited for this class because my professor will focus on understanding the true nature of a European from the 1500s to present and from there be able to have an understanding of why things happened the way they did, not simply memorize what happened.

            I would have had class today but it was cancelled, which actually turned out to be a blessing because I woke up today completely bed ridden from Eve’s curse and therefore spent the day watching Little Women and answering e-mails.  J  And for those of you who know, those are truly some of my favorite pass times.

            I have still yet to find my ‘special place ‘ here in Prague but I am not worried, there is still so much to do and so much to explore.  But I will admit it is weird not having a million things to do and it is almost hard to maintain this state of relaxation for such a long period of time. I have decided I am going to make mini goals and have lists of things I want to accomplish during the week so I don’t end up wasting any time and getting the full experience I can.   What can I say, lists are just a part of me I cant ignore it. 

Example:  Before the end of this week

1)    Wednesday- Go to the State Opera house (I tried to last night and failed miserably)

2)    Thursday: class – seminar by Andy Steve’s (rick steves son!!) - Listen to famous Mozart concert at the National Museum

3)    Friday: local ski trip day

4)    Saturday: museum of Contemporary Art - National Ballet Theater at night

As you can tell this week has a more artsy feel to it.  Next week will be a little more sporty with a ice hockey game (shout out to Maddy!) and day trips hiking and climbing in the Czech Republic country side.  What a  life!

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