It’s starting. Tomorrow, I’ll be in Paris! A few days later, Barcelona! A couple days after that, Madrid! I booked my flights nearly two months ago, and… Read more “FALL BREAK”
Month: October 2011
Waffling around
I’ve been writing a weekly column for my university newspaper, The California Aggie, on life as a study abroad student. Here’s a bulk from my most recent… Read more “Waffling around”
Feasting in Berlin
Take note: two nights in Berlin is not enough. My friend Grace and I flew in last Saturday afternoon and left Monday evening. While we managed to… Read more “Feasting in Berlin”
Highlight of the week: eating, of course
Midterm week is almost over, and to celebrate, a friend and I went out for lunch. We stepped away from the normal sandwicherie or durum action and… Read more “Highlight of the week: eating, of course”
Normalcy
I now know that it has taken seven weeks for me to feel very, very comfortable with my life in Brussels. The tip off? I have finally… Read more “Normalcy”
Legal matters, movie nights, couchsurfers and jazz
With a week full of midterms nearing, my social life has taken a serious hit this week. That doesn’t mean I’ve had much time to study though.… Read more “Legal matters, movie nights, couchsurfers and jazz”
Daytrips: Antwerp, Ostend
Saturday was another excursion with my art history class. Destination: Antwerp. If you thought the Antwerp train station was baroque, I can now tell you that you’re… Read more “Daytrips: Antwerp, Ostend”
Nuit Blanche et un voleur
I took a nap Saturday night at 9 p.m., and then I had a Red Bull. The night demanded it. Nuit Blanche took over several major European cities… Read more “Nuit Blanche et un voleur”
Janelle Bitker 