Risa Kalish, Alumni Ambassador

what was your favorite class while abroad, and why?
My favorite class was The Jewish Experience in Prague. I saw a whole other side of Prague through this class, but the professor Robert Rehak, made it the most memorable. He was so engaging and took us on many CEA CAPA excursions where we engaged with the community and learned the history. We even heard a holocaust survivor share her story in her own home. This Prague study abroad class was so meaningful.

how did you engage with the local community while abroad?My favorite way to engage with the local communities was going to local farmers markets. I also went to local coffee shops and bars and tried ordering in Czech. Locals were also very friendly and patient with me as I tried to speak Czech with them.