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    Category: Brussels

    The departure. The return.

    Our host mom, Martine, was watering flowers in the front yard when my roommate and I were leaving for our farewell dinner with the rest of the… Read more “The departure. The return.”

    May 24, 2012June 24, 2012 by Janelle Bitker

    Pre-departure musings

    Between studying for final exams, packing my current life away, and getting around to doing things I never did in Brussels, this is proving to be a… Read more “Pre-departure musings”

    May 14, 2012December 23, 2012 by Janelle Bitker

    How to Fall in Love with Brussels

    Nearly nine months ago, I arrived in Brussels with one backpack, one suitcase, and not much else. I was easily excitable. I was nervous. I was uncomfortable.… Read more “How to Fall in Love with Brussels”

    May 11, 2012December 23, 2012 by Janelle Bitker

    Brussels by Night

    We’re walking off the metro into the sketchy streets of Anderlecht, but a massive sea of 20 and 30-somethings guides us safely to our literally underground destination.… Read more “Brussels by Night”

    March 4, 2012December 23, 2012 by Janelle Bitker

    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”

    February 26, 2012June 24, 2012 by Janelle Bitker

    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”

    February 14, 2012June 24, 2012 by Janelle Bitker

    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”

    February 9, 2012June 24, 2012 by Janelle Bitker

    Back in BXL

    I have been back in Brussels for nearly one week, and I’m already itching to leave. My visa problems are not going away any time soon, though.… Read more “Back in BXL”

    January 29, 2012June 24, 2012 by Janelle Bitker

    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”

    January 23, 2012 by Janelle Bitker

    The End: Semester One

    I am sitting in the ISA office with six other students. Momentarily, we´ll be learning how to make Liege waffles with that magical pearl sugar. In 40… Read more “The End: Semester One”

    December 16, 2011 by Janelle Bitker

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