Back to school!

Ahoj!

Today was my first full day of classes at Anglo-American University. It's kind of weird for me to be taking a semester without any science or lab courses, but I'm not complaining. Tuesdays are kind of rough for me. I have Elementary Czech from 9:30-11, Prague Art and Architecture from 11:30-2:15, and then Cultural Anthropology of Central Europe from 6:30-9:15.

I'm not sure what to make of the Elementary Czech class because my teacher spent most of the class asking us why we wanted to learn Czech and then for awhile he had us repeat Czech words to him without actually telling us what they meant. I really think I'm going to like my Prague Art and Architecture class though. The class is three hours only once a week and almost every week we are going to be going to a different museum or architectural site in Prague. Our professor is really cool and he really stresses going out and wandering Prague and getting to know the city beyond just the historic center. We are required to have a sketchbook/journal and we are supposed to go to certain places in the city and sit and draw things every week. I also think that I am going to like my Anthropology of Central Europe class. It actually just focuses on Czech culture, so between the language, the art, and the culture, I think I am going to know the Czech Republic really well before I leave. 

I also successfully cooked my first full meal in the apartment today. It sounds insignificant, but when you don't speak any Czech, just buying the correct groceries to make a meal feels like an accomplishment. Also, it doesn't help that the most advanced appliance in our kitchen is a hot plate. 

I've really enjoyed just wandering and getting to know the city. Sunday and Monday were both beautifully sunny days, and it's amazing what a difference it makes. The sun reflects off of the gold that is on so many of the buildings and just makes everything look spectacular. I honestly love this city more and more every day that I'm here.

...By the way, the picture at the top is of the Lennon Wall. It is an unofficial memorial to John Lennon created by students in Prague shortly after he died. It's constantly being updated with new art, signatures, and Beatles lyrics and it's right behind my school!