Veronika was born in the western part of the Czech Republic, but grew up in Liberec, about an hour north from Prague, very close to the German and Polish border. She studied at an American high school in Belgium and worked as an au pair in Ithaca, New York, for a year and a half. Upon her return to the Czech Republic, she moved to Prague for university studies. During this time Veronika joined AEP's Czech-American Partner’s program in which she participated as a “buddy” for two semesters and then interned with AEP for an additional two years. Since February 2018, she has been a full time employee. She loves working with students, helping them through hardships and adjustments, and just being there when they need someone to talk to. As someone who lived abroad for a while herself, Veronika enjoys the orientation period the most. Her favorite part is when everyone is getting to know one another, and spending time with students on trips and doing fun activities around Prague

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Favorites

Czech Food: Koláče with poppy seeds and plums, or vepřové výpečky se špenátem (pork with spinach and potato dumplings)

Hobby: Baking, (solo) traveling, exploring cafés around the world, music and singing, reading

Artist: Queen, Kodaline, the Lumineers, and Lewis Capaldi

TV Show:  Friends and Brooklyn 99

Place in Prague: Holešovice and Vinohrady – any café, restaurant, or bistro