{"id":37182,"date":"2023-10-23T09:32:12","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T09:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unyp.cz\/?post_type=success-story&#038;p=37182"},"modified":"2026-02-12T17:26:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T16:26:17","slug":"lenka-white","status":"publish","type":"success-story","link":"https:\/\/www.unyp.cz\/cs\/pribehy-uspesnych\/lenka-white\/","title":{"rendered":"Lenka White"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-unyp-alumna-class-of-2016-united-nations-correspondent\"><strong>UNYP Alumna (Class of 2016) \u2022 United Nations Correspondent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Degree:<\/strong> Bachelor of International Relations &amp; Affairs, University of New York in Prague (2016)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Current role:<\/strong> United Nations Correspondent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-lenka-white\"><strong>About Lenka White<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lenka White graduated from the University of New York in Prague with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in International Economic Relations in 2016. Since graduating, she has developed a successful international career, currently working as a United Nations correspondent in New York. Her story illustrates how global academic foundations and practical experiences at UNYP can support graduates pursuing careers on the world stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-did-your-journey-at-unyp-shape-your-career\"><strong>How did your journey at UNYP shape your career?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Studying at UNYP was a transformative experience. My Bachelor\u2019s degree provided a solid academic foundation and essential competencies such as critical thinking, cross-cultural communication, and adaptability \u2014 skills that have been vital throughout my career. The American-style education encouraged independent thinking and collaborative work, which prepared me for demanding international professional environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The university\u2019s international environment exposed me to diverse cultures and perspectives, helping me develop a global mindset that has differentiated me in competitive career contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-led-you-to-pursue-an-international-career-after-graduation\"><strong>What led you to pursue an international career after graduation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After graduating, I aimed to apply my skills in multicultural settings. I initially worked in Prague but soon pursued opportunities abroad \u2014 including roles in the UK and Australia in sectors such as hospitality management, corporate sales, and international marketing. My UNYP degree opened these international doors, and the practical focus of my studies gave me credibility when applying in competitive markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-challenges-did-you-face-when-working-abroad\"><strong>What challenges did you face when working abroad?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working in different countries came with challenges, including adapting to new cultures and job markets. However, the multicultural education at UNYP had already prepared me to be flexible, open-minded, and resilient. For example, in Australia\u2019s hospitality sector, I quickly learned to navigate distinct work cultures and regulatory environments by applying analytical skills and cultural sensitivity developed during my studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-did-unyp-prepare-you-for-professional-success\"><strong>How did UNYP prepare you for professional success?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UNYP\u2019s international faculty brought real-world perspectives into the classroom, bridging theory and practice. Through coursework, internships, and networking events, I developed practical skills in business strategy, negotiation, and international project management. Small class sizes meant personalized guidance and mentorship, which helped me refine professional goals and build confidence for ambitious career opportunities abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-advice-would-you-give-to-current-unyp-students\"><strong>What advice would you give to current UNYP students?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you aim to build an international career:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Engage early with internships and global opportunities<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Network actively with professionals and classmates<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus on developing strong communication skills<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be open to continuous learning and diverse cultural experiences<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers value graduates who combine academic strength with global awareness, leadership, and practical experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-choose-unyp\"><strong>Why Choose UNYP?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the University of New York in Prague was one of the best decisions of my life. The unique blend of American and European educational standards, the international community, and the university\u2019s focus on developing globally competent graduates has had a lasting impact on my career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-related-links\"><strong>Related Links<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/whitelenka\/\">More on Lenka<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unyp.cz\/undergraduate-programs\/\">Explore UNYP\u2019s Bachelor\u2019s Programs<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unyp.cz\/unyp-career-office\/\">Visit the UNYP Career Office<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Article\",\n  \"headline\": \"Lenka White\",\n  \"description\": \"UNYP alumna (Class of 2016) Lenka White reflects on her education and international career as a United Nations correspondent.\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.unyp.cz\/success-story\/lenka-white\/\"\n  },\n  \"about\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Person\",\n    \"name\": \"Lenka White\",\n    \"jobTitle\": \"United Nations Correspondent\",\n    \"alumniOf\": {\n      \"@type\": \"CollegeOrUniversity\",\n      \"name\": \"University of New York in Prague\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.unyp.cz\/\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"University of New York in Prague\"\n  },\n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"University of New York in Prague\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.unyp.cz\/\"\n  }\n}\n<\/script>\n\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":37199,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-37182","success-story","type-success-story","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"mb":[],"featured_img":"https:\/\/mlgfjgj9j0su.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.unyp.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Website-News-Articles-610-×-350-px-610-×-350-px-1920-×-1080-px.jpg","coauthors":[],"author_meta":{"author_link":"https:\/\/www.unyp.cz\/cs\/author\/atantsiuraunyp-cz\/","display_name":"atantsiura@unyp.cz"},"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 2 years ago","modified":"Updated 2 months ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on October 23, 2023","modified":"Updated on February 12, 2026"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on October 23, 2023 9:32 AM","modified":"Updated on February 12, 2026 5:26 PM"},"featured_img_caption":"","tax_additional":{"post_tag":{"linked":[],"unlinked":[],"slug":"post_tag","name":"Tagy"},"translation_priority":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unyp.cz\/cs\/?taxonomy=translation_priority&#038;term=optional-cs\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Optional<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Optional<\/span>"],"slug":"translation_priority","name":"Translation Priorities"}},"series_order":"","mfb_rest_fields":["title","author","featured_img","coauthors","author_meta","relative_dates","absolute_dates","absolute_dates_time","featured_img_caption","tax_additional","series_order"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unyp.cz\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/success-story\/37182","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unyp.cz\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/success-story"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unyp.cz\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/success-story"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.unyp.cz\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/success-story\/37182\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":75509,"href":"https:\/\/www.unyp.cz\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/success-story\/37182\/revisions\/75509"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unyp.cz\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37199"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unyp.cz\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37182"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unyp.cz\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37182"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}