Name: Francina Morel
School: NYU
Major: Politics and journalism, minoring in producing.

Why are you here?
I’m in Prague mainly because it offers journalism classes, but also because I wanted to study in Europe and experience the excitement of traveling.

Since you started living in Prague, what has freaked you out?
There is no sun here. It is always cloudy and gray! Also the smoke. It always smells like smoke.

Describe previous your publishing experience.
I’ve had three blogs, including a food blog where I would try different dishes at different places and report my opinions.

Name a few of your favorite magazines, newspapers, blogs, etc.
At home, I received the Washington Post updates on my cell phone. I also follow the New York Times, the Daily Beast, TheGrio.com and sometimes Perez Hilton.

What is your dream job?
I would like to become a TV personality, perhaps similar to Ellen Degeneres. I would really like to change people’s lives.

What languages do you speak, and how well do you speak them?
I can speak enough Spanish to get around and survive in Spanish countries, and some courtesy French.

Where do you plan to travel this semester?
Paris and Greece.

What is something about which you are irrationally enthusiastic?
Partying! I also like thinking of and following through with original ideas.

What is something about you that I will not be able to learn from your Facebook page?
The year I was born.

What do you know that I don’t?
The prime minister’s name is John Fisher.

Do you plan on staying in Europe after NYU in Prague ends?
I’m actually going back to New York when the program ends. I hope to launch a website similar to the VH1 hit show, Best Week Ever.