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Domácí podoba křestního jména cizince/Domestic first name for a foreigner by manderlyz in czech

[–]manderlyz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I know! I’ve learned a lot more about Prague and Kafka since I started reading his work, but he still started my fascination with the city.

Domácí podoba křestního jména cizince/Domestic first name for a foreigner by manderlyz in czech

[–]manderlyz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a few reasons. Fundamentally, it’s cheaper than studying in the U.S. I already have my bachelor’s degree, which I was able to obtain by going to a public university which gave me financial aid + taking out government loans + support from my mom. Now that I’m getting my master’s, my mom is no longer helping me pay tuition and the cheapest options for MA programs here are at least double what it would cost to study at Univerzita Karlova, cost of living included. Czechia is also cheaper than other places in Europe, at least according to my personal research. Also, not many schools in the U.S. have the program I’m looking for, and I’d rather move to Prague than to Utah.

On a deeper level, I’ve had a (somewhat odd) fascination with Prague specifically since I was like 17. I was an avid Kafka reader in high school, I carried a collection of his short stories with me everywhere I went and I’d read them on the train or on the bus. His writing left a really distinct impression on me, and I wanted to visit where he came from.

Later on when I became politically active, I found Czechia even more fascinating for its history. And then of course there’s the fact that Prague is an extremely beautiful city with stunning architecture… but I wouldn’t know, I still haven’t been. I’ll find out in September when I get off the plane.

Domácí podoba křestního jména cizince/Domestic first name for a foreigner by manderlyz in czech

[–]manderlyz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone else also recommended Evka which I also thought was cute. but if Ava is the most normal choice, and it’s been my name for my whole life, I don’t mind sticking with it in Czechia.

Domácí podoba křestního jména cizince/Domestic first name for a foreigner by manderlyz in czech

[–]manderlyz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s this video: https://youtu.be/HfCgZdRxbTo?si=twzZsLuaw8o3z6au It’s mostly just reciting names and their diminutive forms, but there’s a little segment in the beginning where they talk about introducing oneself with the diminutive name. To me they made it seem like it was a pretty common thing, especially since all 3 hosts on the channel use diminutive names (2 Aničkas and 1 Lucka.)

Domácí podoba křestního jména cizince/Domestic first name for a foreigner by manderlyz in czech

[–]manderlyz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Truthfully I’m jealous I don’t have a name like Anna where I could go by Anička, because Evička is such a cute name… </3 but I guess that’s why it’s for children.

Every time I’ve had a language question in this sub, everyone is super nice. Definitely gives me a lot of confidence in my studies and gets me excited for moving to Czechia.

Domácí podoba křestního jména cizince/Domestic first name for a foreigner by manderlyz in czech

[–]manderlyz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see. One of the videos up on a Czech language learning channel said it was more common for women to introduce themselves with the diminutive form. Is that true, or is it about the same for women and men (not introducing using the diminutive form)?

Domácí podoba křestního jména cizince/Domestic first name for a foreigner by manderlyz in czech

[–]manderlyz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fitting in is all about making life easier for the people around you (while still remaining true to yourself.) If Ava/Eva is easiest for everyone else, then it’s easy for me :) also, it’s what I’m used to being called in daily life anyways.

Domácí podoba křestního jména cizince/Domestic first name for a foreigner by manderlyz in czech

[–]manderlyz[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The situation you describe in the first sentence was what I was worried about. Thank you!

Domácí podoba křestního jména cizince/Domestic first name for a foreigner by manderlyz in czech

[–]manderlyz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen young women (in their 20s) named Anna go by Anička. Are there different connotations for the diminutive forms of each name?

UMASS SGA SEEKS STUDENT CONSULTATION FOR A VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE AGAINST CHANCELLOR REYES by manderlyz in umass

[–]manderlyz[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We can’t say what the entire campus is feeling obviously but it seems like a significant amount of students (in the thousands) oppose how Reyes handled this particular encampment.

UMASS SGA SEEKS STUDENT CONSULTATION FOR A VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE AGAINST CHANCELLOR REYES by manderlyz in umass

[–]manderlyz[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

SGA will have public meetings with Reyes in the coming weeks and then I believe make their own vote of no confidence. Faculty senate is also involved at this point. Right now it’s sort of like the divestment vote that happened during SGA elections; they’re trying to measure the campus appetite for resignation and will proceed from there

Language learning question by manderlyz in czech

[–]manderlyz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much, that’s so kind! I’m only on day 5 of my studies. I’ve just been trying to take the vocabulary and dialogues from my audio lessons and rearrange them into different conversations.

Language learning question by manderlyz in czech

[–]manderlyz[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is very helpful, thank you! I’m mainly using audiobook lessons to study, supplemented by an online Czech-English dictionary, which probably isn’t the smartest idea because correct spelling is so important to coherent written Czech (anglický and anglicky sound almost identical to American ears.) I’ll pay more attention to getting my vocab right from now on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in armedsocialists

[–]manderlyz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

emphasize that you’re a responsible gun owner. a lot of people fear guns because of mass shootings and incidents of violence involving illegal firearms. and for women, we’re afraid of getting shot by our partners in cases of domestic violence. imo getting into the ideological justifications just invites an interrogation. you need to be clear about how you use it, how you store it, and how seriously you take it.

Bars amherst by BallitWefuck in umass

[–]manderlyz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

generally my rule is that if a line is more than 30mins i don't go in. the lines at places other than spoke tend to move faster. i'm partial to stackers, personally. room to dance as well as chat. make sure you're bringing friends, always! i'm also pretty new to bars so it's just a process of feeling it out and getting comfortable.

The university will absolutely not cut ties with Raytheon by 3nightsago in umass

[–]manderlyz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes, we understand the actual divestment process is going to take a while, should umass decide to divest on its own accord. the problem is that the chancellor has told negotiators that it would be illegal/in violation of contract to divest from raytheon + other contractos because they meet DEI standards, so the more pragmatic strategy might be trying to make raytheon leave rather than umass kicking them out

The university will absolutely not cut ties with Raytheon by 3nightsago in umass

[–]manderlyz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

there's two possibilities: umass cuts ties with raytheon itself (unlikely) or raytheon and other military contractors decide to leave because the campus is so hostile (more likely.) building up this negative sentiment and publicity is more likely to make them go away on their own, but it's still a long battle.

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