The Prague Zoo
Written by Max Jackson, CET Prague Photo Program Spring 2011, (Syracuse University)
Today I went to the Prague Zoo with Rozalie one of the “Czech Buddies” for a CET sponsored jaunt. It was Rozalie and I and later we were met by Brittany Dixon and Michael Freise. I was quite impressed with the sheer size of the Zoo itself as well as its variety of flora and fauna from all over the world. The Zoo is split into two sections one of which is situated on a fairly large hill. The lower and bottom parts are connected to each other by a lift which is run by the Prague Integrated Transit authority strangely enough. I can’t tell if tha’ts a glory posting or a punishment but it is interesting. Besides the variety of animals there is a variety of restaurants and scattered about and of course you can buy beer or hot mulled wine at every single one of them. I learned a handful of Czech words for animals which include: Lachtan (Seal), Tucnaci (Penguin), Plamenak (
CET Alumni Photo Contest: Top 3 Winners of the Engagement Category
Congratulations to the following Top 3 Winners of the Academics Category for the CET 30th Anniversary Alumni Photo Contest. Photos eligible to win the the Engagement category could show CET students interacting with the local community in everyday life. Photos may include CET roommates or faculty, or member of the local community.
1st Place: Lizzie Chen (University of Texas – Austin, 2011 CET/UT-Austin Maymester in China)
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"Untitled: Xie Donghai" - Xie Donghai, 59, has cut steel in Xiejiaqiao for five years. Despite hazardous working conditions, he's grateful for the steady income.
2nd Place: Ilana Sidorsky (Brandeis University, Spring 2011 CET Jewish Studies in Prague)
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"Rowing with Gustav" - I took this photo when I was able to row with Gustav, a World War II veteran currently living in HaGibor, a Jewish home for the elderly in Prague. My friends and I were so impressed with his knowledge of Czech history, enthusiasm for life, and excellent rowing skills! In this shot, Gustav and I are getting to know each other while he teaches me how to row. I love the Prague architecture in the background. A perfect end to a semester abroad!
3rd Place: Katherine Hayes (American University, Fall 2011 CET Intensive Arabic Language & Culture Studies in Jordan)
"Into the Red Desert" - This photo was taken in Wadi Rum when several CET students and I did a three-day camel trek over our fall break. The photo depicts one of our young Bedouin guides staring off into the spectacular desert sunset. Our guides were both surprised and excited that we could easily converse with them in Arabic; and as a result we were able to talk about the differences between the Bedouin lifestyle and out American culture.
CET Alumni Photo Contest: Top 3 Winners of the Places Category
Congratulations to the following Top 3 Winners of the Academics Category for the CET 30th Anniversary Alumni Photo Contest. Photos eligible to win the the Places category could show architecture, scenic views, places of interest: photos should show host city sites of interest, or destinations visited during a CET program excursion. Photos may or may not include people.
1st Place: Daniel Riff (Washington University – St. Louis, Spring 2009 CET Jewish Studies in Prague)
"Zima" - In Prague, I lived two blocks from Wenceslas Square, pictured here. On lucky days, I'd witness a scene like this on the way to class.
2nd Place: Colleen O’Connor (University of Pittsburgh, Fall 2010 CET/C.V. Starr Middlebury program in Kunming)
"Yuanyang Rice Terraces at Sunrise - Southern Yunnan Province, China" - My CET resident director led a weekend excursion to southern Yunnan Province. Our last destination was the beautiful Hani minority rice terraces of Yuanyang, China. For most of the trip, there was a thick fog that covered the mountains, hiding the scenic views of the rice patties. On the last day, we decided as a group to wake up early to watch the sunrise. We crossed our fingers, hoping that there would not be any fog...and we arrived to the most spectacular sunrise I have ever seen. I will never forget this experience. Thank you CET!
3rd Place: Eric Foster-Moore (Colby College, JanTerm & Spring 2008 CET Intensive Chinese Language in Beijing)
"Untitled" - Looking up at the mountains from a village on the Jinsha.
CET Alumni Photo Contest: Top 3 Winners of the Culture & Customs Category
Congratulations to the following Top 3 Winners of the Academics Category for the CET 30th Anniversary Alumni Photo Contest. Photos eligible to win the the Culture & Customs category could show local celebrations, festivals, rituals or events.
1st Place: Gang Chen (Yale University, Summer 2010 CET Intensive Chinese Language in Beijing )
"Bleacher Seats" - (Xiahe, China) Village residents gather on "bleacher seats" at a local Tibetan monastery to watch religious dance rituals.
2nd Place: Suchada Sutasirisap (University of Texas – Austin, Fall 2010 CET Chinese Studies & Internship in Shanghai)
"Zao An Beijing (Good Morning Beijing)" - Breakfast stand workers sell breakfast at the stand near the Tian An Men square (Gate of Heavenly Peace), Beijing. My CET classmate and one of the Chinese roommates stopped by to grab some freshly made soy milk while we were on our way to the Tian An Men.
3rd Place: Lizzie Chen (University of Texas – Austin, 2011 CET/UT-Austin Maymester in China)
"Untitled: Wang Lei" - Wang Lei, 28, has been in the tattoo industry for 10 years. He says as a younger generation comes of age, the social acceptance of tattoos will grow.
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