After class on Monday I jumped a train to Leuven, a small Flemish city a mere 25 minutes from Brussels known primarily for two things: beer and… Read more “Leuven: home to Stella and many, many students”
Category: Belgium
Consuming more Belgian culture
It’s hard to be happier than when the words “free” and “sponsored” and “activity” are etched into my weekly planner. Tuesday was spent on an ISA excursion… Read more “Consuming more Belgian culture”
Saint Valentin
I’m legal! Happy Valentine’s Day to me, indeed! My bureaucratic nightmare is almost over. After my final two-hour visit to the Schaerbeek commune yesterday, I was awarded… Read more “Saint Valentin”
Snow and Belgian comfort food
It’s been cold here in Brussels. Real cold. As a California native used to minimal changes each season, I’ve been extremely lucky up until now in regards… Read more “Snow and Belgian comfort food”
Stranded
Bordeaux was supposed to be an easy, relaxed, three night detour. I didn’t even bother leaving the city, not wanting to put the burden on myself to… Read more “Stranded”
Proof that Belgium is not boring
I’ve been more or less in bed for the past three days, recovering from a fever that probably came about from having too much fun. The general… Read more “Proof that Belgium is not boring”
FALL BREAK
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”
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”
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”
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”
Janelle Bitker 