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”
Author: Janelle Bitker
Janelle Bitker is a journalist based in Oakland, California.
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”
Not letting go
Last year at UC Davis, I spent around four hours a day, Sunday through Wednesday, in a basement. The California Aggie, our student newspaper, has its office… Read more “Not letting go”
Dining and Marvel-ing
I absolutely love Wednesdays. The mornings are rough with my 8:30 a.m. class, but a mere hour and a half later, I’m completely free. Usually, I’m not… Read more “Dining and Marvel-ing”
Postcards from Bruges
I heard a lot of mixed reviews of Brussels this summer. Decently well-traveled, well-off and comfortable Americans would call the city a shithole and then quickly switch… Read more “Postcards from Bruges”
Janelle Bitker 