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Prague, known as Praha to the locals, has been the perfect cure to my INSEAD hangover, that fleeting sense of security in knowing there’s always a full day’s worth of intense activities ahead of you. The past 10 months provided non-stop action in the company of friends you keep for life; action that never lets down, whether you like it or not. All of a sudden, you wake up and realize that there are no more group trips, parties, or lectures in your schedule, and the group of friends you’ve shared those unforgettable experiences with are spread all across the world. There’s a definite pang of bitter sweet longing. And though we rightfully tell ourselves that it’s not the end, just the beginning of something great, I nonetheless found myself in an eerily depressed transition period the last days in France.

But the 3 days here have been liberating and relaxing. Even though I spent yesterday with one of my INSEAD classmates and her friend (they’re everywhere, you just can’t shake them), I still managed to avoid the partying, socializing, just to slow down a little and reflect. Doing all this in the form of touring picturesque Prague is so easy. The scenery and landmarks in this deeply cultural city have brought me immense peace.

It has been the perfect antidote to my lull in energy and spirits. Consider me fully recovered from the end of my INSEAD experience, and recharged and ready to adventure to Odessa and beyond.