Meet Molly Warner

Program and Location:

NC State European Center; Prague, Czech Republic

Why did you choose to study abroad?

I wanted a new experience in school, but I wanted to keep my Pack pride!

What did you learn about yourself?

I learned that I can overcome my homesickness by traveling around and getting involved in lots of local events. Being with friends helps too!

What was one of your favorite parts of your program?

I loved being able to travel around so easily by just hopping on a train for a few hours. I got to see so many world landmarks that I have always wanted to see, and that was beyond incredible.

What advice do you have to future study abroad students?

I think you should travel with friends! It makes the whole experience much more enjoyable to share it with someone. And you should definitely try local foods and drinks from all the different places you visit. Make sure to bring a camera with a TON of memory too!! You’ll want to take pictures of everything.

Were you surprised by anything during your time abroad?

I was surprised by the importance of history in all the places I visited. I saw countless buildings that were World Heritage Sites that had been preserved for their historical value. Places where famous people lived or visited, places where war history took place, and monuments that stand in remembrance of past events were some examples. In America, we have museums and historical sites too, but our country is more about being bigger and newer. A lot of Europe is about preserving and learning from the past.

Would you do it again?

Of course I would do it again!

This post was originally published in Study Abroad.