Name: Marissa Miller
School: NYU, Steinhardt
Major: Media culture and communications, minor in history

Why are you here?
I decided to come to Prague to meet new people, experience the culture of Central Europe, and travel to other locations in Europe as well.

Since you arrived in Prague, what has totally freaked you out?
On one of the first few days that I was in Prague, I accidentally took the tram to an unknown location, and did not know enough Czech to ask for directions. I called a taxi to take me home, but I’m freaked out that it may happen again.

Describe briefly your previous publishing experience.
I have interned and contributed to W Magazine, Rolling Stone, online college magazines, and the Improper Bostonian, a  magazine from her hometown.

Name a few of your favorite media blogs, podcasts, etc.
The New York Times, BBC, and Boston.com.

What’s your dream job?
I aspire to write for Time, write a history book, or be involved in politics. I would like to go to grad school, but not immediately after graduating.

What languages do you speak and how well?
I can speak some French, as well as a little bit of Czech.

Where do you plan to travel this semester?
Turkey, Amsterdam, and Greece.

What is something about which you are irrationally enthusiastic?
I’m fanatic about knowing the capitals to every country and U.S. state.

What’s something about you I won’t learn from your Facebook?
When I was younger, I wanted to be an actress.

What do you know that I don’t?
My way around Boston.

Do you have any siblings?
An older brother, who is 22.