For my Art History class at Vesalius, we learn about things, and then we go see them. Magnificent paintings and famous arches are not limited to our… Read more “Cologne’s the Wurst! Kidding.”
Author: Janelle Bitker
Janelle Bitker is a journalist based in Oakland, California.
On mortality
If I am going to die here in Brussels, it will probably be from one of five ways: 1) Dehydration Europeans like their bottled water. I experienced… Read more “On mortality”
A love affair with speculoos
Any time I go into the ISA office in between classes, for a meeting or just for kicks, I greet everyone, and then head to the kitchen.… Read more “A love affair with speculoos”
Frites, moules and beer sorbet
This was a Sunday for food. Finally! I have been waiting far too long for a great meal out. That’s the only annoying part (and simultaneously a… Read more “Frites, moules and beer sorbet”
7 reasons to love Ghent
Another Saturday, another ISA excursion. This time, we invaded Ghent, an adorable Flemish city that is frequently compared with, yet ignored for, Bruges. We fell in love… Read more “7 reasons to love Ghent”
A week in review
Somehow I fell far behind on blogging this week. Now that classes have begun, the days are flying by, and I can already tell that this semester… Read more “A week in review”
Belgian Beer Weekend
This past weekend was the 13th annual Belgian Beer Weekend, where 48 Belgian breweries served over 330 crafts of beer to a whole lot of people. The… Read more “Belgian Beer Weekend”
Day trips to Wallonia
This weekend, I’ll let the photos do (most of) the talking. With the ISA program, we students get some preplanned weekend excursions. On Saturday we went to… Read more “Day trips to Wallonia”
On the study-spot hunt
The sun has been out and Belgians are acting like they’re in the south of France. It’s been positively glorious. Thus, I’ve been attempting to spend as… Read more “On the study-spot hunt”
Chocolate, and other edibles
Of course we all knew Belgians love chocolate. I am ashamed to say I haven’t popped into one of the thousands of chocolatiers just yet, but I’m… Read more “Chocolate, and other edibles”
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