Lisa Chase
Name: Lisa Chase
School: NYU
Major: Economics
Why are you here?
To get away from the capitalism of America and come to a more internationally focused country. I also wanted to try the beer.
Since you arrived in Prague what has totally freaked you out?
The dogs not having leashes. I’m freaked out by scary dogs.
Describe your previous publishing experience.
I like scientific research. I’ve published about one or two scientific research articles.
Name a few of your favorite newspapers, podcasts, blogs…etc?
The New York Times — huge fan! Read it every morning. I like the Wall Street Journal and CNN.com, as unreliable as it is.
What’s your dream job?
I just want to make some money, pay off loans and be happy. It has to involve something social.
What languages do you speak and how well do you speak them?
I can definitely get by in Spanish-speaking countries and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Where do you plan to travel this semester?
Top choices: Turkey, Ukraine, Romania and Albania.
What is something you are fanatical about?
I love performing arts.
What is something about you that I will not see on your Facebook page?
You won’t see that I’m from Florida.
What do you know that I don’t?
I know that there are 613 Mitzvahs.
Why the Prague Wanderer?
I went to the internship meeting and getting involved directly would be very beneficial to me, and I love to write.