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Czech Republic Adventures!

November 4, 2016 / / 0 Comments

While many of the blog posts have focued on the wonderful trips we’ve had in various European countries, we have had many fun adventures in the Czech Republic, too! Just last week we attended a Sparta hockey game. Unfortunately, they lost, which brings our fan record to 2-1. Still, it was a super fun time. We all made it on the jumbotron, and Austin really bonded with the mascot.

Austin, Alp, Kaitlyn, Katie, Edylweiss, Teddy, and Theresa pose with the mascot. Credit to Francesca

Austin, Alp, Kaitlyn, Katie, Edylwise, Teddy, and Theresa pose with the mascot. Credit to Francesca

Anne (visiting from France!), me, Brandon, and Rachel enjoying the game. Credit to Theresa

Anne (visiting from France!), me, Brandon, and Rachel enjoying the game. Credit to Theresa

Theresa, Helen, and Julia smile in front of the ice. Credit to Katie

Theresa, Helen, and Julia smile in front of the ice. Credit to Katie

Olivia and Nicki--it was Olivia's birthday!

Olivia and Nicki–it was Olivia’s birthday!

The Sparta fans show their true colors.

The Sparta fans show their true colors.

Last week many of us also attended a conference in Česke Budêjovice. It was organized by Professor Salim Murad, who teaches our Nationalism, Minorities, and Migration course. The conference was about the Roma people, the largest ethnic group in the Czech Republic. Much of the discussion focused on the discrimination that the Roma face in education. Ken was a speaker and offered insights into ways to counter prejudice. It was very interesting, and many Carls asked great questions.

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Zoe, Evan, Brandon, me, Julia, and Theresa sit during the first portion of the conference. Credit to Francesca

Kaitlyn and Lianne listen to Ken at the conference.

Kaitlyn and Lianne listen to Ken at the conference.

6th Week Updates!

October 19, 2016 / / 0 Comments

Kutná Hora

Per usual, it’s been a very busy time with the Carleton Cross-Cultural Psych program. Last weekend, many of us went on a day trip to Kutná Hora, a city in the Czech Republic that is known for its Gothic architecture, the Sedlec Ossuary, and silver mining.

Bone chandelier at the Sedlec Ossuary.

Bone chandelier at the Sedlec Ossuary.

The ossuary was our first stop, and it was really interesting to see all the decorations that had been made out of bones. Many of the bones were left over from the Hussite Wars. By looking at the skulls, we could distinguish between the head injuries that had started to heal and the ones that hadn’t–those that started to heal had smooth edges around the wound.

The House of Schwarzenberg coat of arms. We also saw this when we visited Cesky Krumlov. In the lower right corner, you can see a raven pecking out of the eye of a Turk, which commemorates the take-over of a Turkish fortress.

The House of Schwarzenberg coat of arms. We also saw this when we visited Cesky Krumlov. In the lower right corner, you can see a raven pecking out of the eye of a Turk, which commemorates the take-over of a Turkish fortress.

After the Sedlec Ossuary, we went on a mine tour at the Museum of Silver. For this, we went underground 32 m (about 105 ft) and crouched through the spaces just as the miners had. Interestingly, we learned that natural silver actually looks dark grey rather than shiny. Unfortunately, we didn’t find any…Additionally, we learned that the miners had to work by very little light. If their light ever stopped flickering, it was a bad sign because that meant that oxygen was no longer flowing through the area.

We weren't able to take photos in the mine, but you can see the outfits we wore! Credit to Theresa

We weren’t able to take photos in the mine, but you can see the outfits we wore! Credit to Theresa

Throughout the day, we also saw many examples of  Gothic architecture in the city, especially at the cathedrals!

Cathedral of St. Barbara. Check out those flying buttresses!

Cathedral of St. Barbara. Check out those flying buttresses!

Sparta Game!

The fun did not stop with Kutná Hora. On Sunday, we attended the Sparta vs Jihlava. There was a lot of energy, and Sparta won 3-0!

Carrying in the flags before the game.

Carrying in the flags before the game.

A tense moment.

A tense moment.

Zoe, Brandon, and Julia are so festive!!! Sparta, Sparta, Sparta!

Zoe, Brandon, and Julia are so festive!!! Sparta, Sparta, Sparta!

In the video, you can hear one of the many cheers chanted by the fans! Credit to my mom 🙂

We are now in Poland, so stay tuned for details on this trip.

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