My study abroad trip has started, and the first week has been quite interesting. It all started the very first day when we were trying to get out of the United States. Let me tell you a little bit about my first few days here...
Day One: Our first flight was delayed several hours causing us to miss our connecting flight. We ended up getting stuck in Philadelphia for almost a full day until our rescheduled flight. The airline wouldn't really help us out so we ended up having to Uber to a far hotel that actually had rooms available for a semi-decent price.
Day Two: We checked out of our hotel, which thankfully included a breakfast. We didn't have to be at the airport for several hours so we decided to go grab some lunch. Once we got to the airport, we checked in, went through security, and had time to chill for a bit and grab a snack. We later boarded our flight and had around 9 hours on this plane ahead of us. Luckily, they had dinner, drinks, and snacks to help us out. Oh, and movies!
Day Three: We were still on the plane and finally landed in Prague in the morning. Our plane ride also included a breakfast which was decent. We got off the plane, went through customs, picked up our bags, and exchanged some money. We were picked up and taken to lecture, since our program had already began. After that, we went to our place, dropped off our luggage, and decided to get ready for the day. We were very happy to finally make it and not be stuck at the airport anymore. We grabbed some food at a nearby restaurant, walked around Old Town Square, and checked out a few places for shopping. We explored some more of Prague and ended up having a bit of a girls' day. Our group later went out that night and took some time to get to know each other more.
Day Four: We started the day by going to class. After lecture was over, our group grabbed some lunch, checked out some stores, and spent several hours taking photos. (Our study abroad is a photo communications trip so much of our time is spent exploring the area and taking photos.) Our whole group got dinner with our professors, and later on that night, our group went out with some friends we had previously met. Our group bonded and made more friends that night. We ended up having a great time!
Day Five: The day started with a quick breakfast and going to lecture again. Our professors took us on a little tour of a photography studio, and after that, our group continued exploring and shooting photos. We grabbed a delicious lunch, took many photos, enjoyed dinner and dessert, and continued exploring more of Prague. Some great places to check out in Prague include Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, and definitely Prague Castle. Prepare yourself for a bit of walking, but the views will be amazing!
We still have many days left on our study abroad trip. We're currently in Prague and will be continuing to Arles, Paris, and London later on during this trip! We've been taking lots of photos, eating some great food, and walking a ton! There is much to still explore!
