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NC State Prague male student sitting and smiling at the camera with a garden in the background.

Nov 27, 2025

Meet Harrison Kaufmann

Introducing Harrison, a graduate student in the Master of Architecture program at NC State, and a two-time study abroad participant! With a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Harrison returned to NC State to pursue his passion for architecture. In the Fall of 2024, he joined NC State Prague, where he explored his interests in urban design, sustainability, and international architecture. His study abroad experiences in both Adelaide, Australia, and Prague, Czech Republic, have provided him with unique opportunities to engage with diverse architectural practices and broaden his global perspective.
Meera in Old Town Square in Prague city center

Nov 12, 2025

Meet Meera Patel, Prague 2024

It deepened her understanding and appreciation of the region’s diverse heritage. Her time studying in Prague not only pushed her beyond her comfort zone but also allowed her to critically…
Jose taking selfie with dense forest in the background

Nov 5, 2025

Meet Jose Guerrero-Martinez, Prague 2025

Jose’s study abroad experience in Prague was truly transformative, opening his eyes to the intricate world of engineering while immersing him in the vibrant history and culture of the beautiful…
smilings student headshot

Oct 29, 2025

Meet Lily Sunshine, Prague 2022

Drawn by the city’s vibrant culture and strong course offerings for her business and international studies majors, she found both academic growth and a sense of belonging abroad. The close-knit…
Lauren standing in front of BIOCEV where she did her internship

Oct 22, 2025

Meet Lauren Marlier, Prague 2022

This internship opened the door to her current career in science communication. Studying abroad pushed Lauren out of her comfort zone, allowing her to make new friends with some truly…
Kalena doing the wolfpack sign with Prague castle in the background.

Oct 15, 2025

Meet Kalene Thomas, Prague 2013

Studying in Prague helped Kalene develop confidence and independence, empathy and communication skills—all within an engineering framework. Not to mention navigation skills and a deep love of goulash! Over a…
Man leaning over balcony railing with NC State flag in front of him, yellow building in the background

Oct 10, 2025

Meet Tres Seippel, Prague 2008

In this feature, Tres shares his journey of stepping outside his comfort zone and facing the challenges of living in a foreign city back in 2008, without the modern comforts…
Isabel smiling at the camera at night with lights in the background.

Jul 24, 2025

Meet Isabel Duffy: Fall’25 Connect Social Media Scholarship Recipient

Meet Isabel Duffy from Waxhaw, North Carolina — a passionate and creative student who is this year’s social media scholarship recipient! Isabel is a spring admit and a freshman studying Psychology. She hopes to make a difference as a therapist or psychiatrist. Isabel is leaping into the unknown by spending her first college semester in Prague through the Prague Connect program, bravely venturing outside the U.S. for the first time.
Graduate student in front of a NC State green neon sign.

Jul 4, 2025

Meet Angel Barron-Rueda

Program/Term Intern for NC State European Center in Prague, Summer 2025 What motivated you to pursue an internship at the NC State European Center? My passion for international higher education…
A selfie by a student in front of the bay in Nice

Jun 9, 2025

Meet Eli Hill

Meet Eli, a Poole College of Management student studying Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Clayton, NC. Through the Global Leadership Minor, Eli completed courses in Organizational Leadership, Teamwork in Organizations, and Sustainable Leadership. Each course included collaboration with students from local universities, creating valuable opportunities to engage with different cultures and perspectives. A fun fact about Eli, he’s a big fan of banana pudding!