Anglo-American University
- Anglo-American University
- www.aauni.edu/
Meet Hunter
I come from a rural part of Tennessee, so I was always drawn to nature and travel. After graduating from high school, I decided to work, save up, and go to Uganda. When I returned from Africa back home, I just turned 19. At that moment I realized I do not want to just travel, but to really get to know a foreign culture. I also did not want to continue to study in the USA and I was interested in Europe anyway.
All the information
I can say from my own experience that this style of lectures suits me way more than what I was used to in the USA. The school gives me the possibility to study at full stretch and get access to all the information, which – in the US – tends to be a privilege of the very wealthy.
Czech language
I would really love to learn Czech, and I think that even though I am American, it is not an impossible task for me. I am trying really hard, because I am convinced it is a great way to show that I appreciate Czech culture. Although I came here only four months ago, I hope I get better in the next three years. Czech language is very difficult, but I am sure it will open doors to a lot of new opportunities for me, and most importantly, it will enrich my way of thinking.
Close relationships
The structure of our program of study helped me with understanding local culture: our group is quite small, so we are all very close and organize various meet-ups and literary readings. Parties are of course an essential part of student life and we definitely do not fall behind in this area.
Learning from each other
Outside of school, we hold monthly meetings with other students of humanities; one of us gives a presentation on any subject related to arts, philosophy, or literature. Nobody is forcing us to do it, though, and that is the best thing about it.
Moving to Prague
Praha pretty much chose me, because I met my current flatmate online. He went to art school, where he met many Czechs there. I sort of infiltrated into the Czech community and got to know many interesting people.
Choosing the field of study
I went for humanities because they focus on culture, philosophy, society, and arts. I myself do photography, play in a band, and do a bit of writing every now and then.
Interactive lectures
As for the lectures, I found it surprising that they are not your ordinary lectures in any way. We have 3-hour blocks of lectures divided by 15-minute breaks. In the lectures, many interactive materials are introduced, such as excerpts from films and literature, as well as discussions; there is no time to get bored.
Anglo-American University Library
Library at AAU offers not only books but also movie evenings and other interesting events.
