Every summer, students and early-career journalists come to Prague and leave with more than they expected — published work, real responsibility, and a network that lasts. These are their stories, in their own words.
Working at Transitions was one of the most meaningful experiences of my early career. I learned so much about international reporting, solutions journalism, and the complexities of Central and Eastern Europe. I left TOL not only a stronger journalist, but with lifelong connections and a deeper sense of what journalism can do when it's rooted in integrity and impact.
On the course, Andres co-wrote a piece on Belarusian youth movements with Alyaksandr Kudrytski, a Transitions correspondent in Belarus. He went on to study at Oxford — and now reports the Andes for the Financial Times.
Originally from Denmark, Barbara reported a feature on the de facto segregation of Roma students in the Czech Republic — and the new law intended to improve the situation.
Sandra explored the economic recovery of Bohemia's fabled decorative glass industry, reporting the story on the ground in the Czech Republic.
Real stories, reported and published by past participants in Transitions magazine and Prague Monitor.