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May 9, 2011
Will China be nice?

As the West is overwhelmed by debt, developing countries are playing a vital role in economic and global stability. The 21st century belongs to Asia, but will those countries abuse their new sense of power and prosperity?

As the West is overwhelmed by debt, developing countries are playing a vital role in economic and global stability. The 21st century belongs to Asia, but will those countries abuse their new sense of power and prosperity?

May 3, 2011
American students push indulgence to the edge

“Maybe I had a hangover or two, but so what? Partying at night is what it’s all about.”

Say a 17-year-old Czech student goes to a club with a bunch of his friends one Friday night. Though the drinking age is 18 here, the student walks in, makes a comment to the bouncer, the two share a smile and he and his buddies are in.

Now imagine this with a 17-year-old American testing his luck at a bar in the heart of New York. The bouncer takes one look, spots the fake ID, rips it in half and hands it back. So it will go for the next four years.

May 2, 2011
AAU professors see skipping a problem among students

For Anglo-American University professors, skipping has become an issue within their classes. There is a correlation between students who study abroad and their attendance in class at Anglo-American University. When students come to study abroad, many put their school priorities almost dead last.

For Anglo-American University professors, skipping has become an issue within their classes. There is a correlation between students who study abroad and their attendance in class at Anglo-American University. When students come to study abroad, many put their school priorities almost dead last.

February 6, 2011
AAC still says 'No Thanks' to Thanksgiving

"I understand and I support [a Thanksgiving feast/celebration]," Krautstengl said, "but it should be organized by the students" and should includes everyone. He added that he is all for "promoting relations between cultures." 

November 15, 2006

The New Anglo-American College in Prague does not officially observe the holidays of non-Czech students by allowing them days off from school. This includes all English and American holidays, even though the college is named after these countries. This is particularly upsetting to some as Thanksgiving, a major secular, American holiday, rapidly approaches, leaving students stuck in class, wishing for a home cooked holiday delight. 

February 6, 2011
Americans have eyes for only one football

Americans cannot stand all the faking, whining, and complaining involved in the game play of soccer.

December 6, 2006

February 5, 2011
American students confront the Old World

Two AAU students, Caroline Johnson, a senior at University of North Carolina-Wilmington and Sarah Kreifus, a senior at University of Wisconsin, love the abroad life. "I have had no difficulties adjusting", says Johnson. "I love the independence and freedom that I have here. I feel more mature from this and honestly wish that everyone I know from back home could have this same amazing experience.

October 15, 2009

Located just before the Charles Bridge is a small building that most people walk by without noticing. Even though Anglo American University does not stand out in the crowd, it stands out to its students.