Since September, I’ve been writing weekly columns for The California Aggie, the student newspaper of my alma mater, UC Davis. Every Thursday for 10 weeks, I dove… Read more “Ten Columns. One Post.”
Category: Brussels
Christmas Market Time
Christmas is upon us, and I don’t think I’ve ever felt so much holiday cheer in my life. My family doesn’t celebrate Christmas extravagantly. We spend it… Read more “Christmas Market Time”
Thanks, from Belgium
Being away from your family, your friends and your familiar home is tough during the holidays. Some of the Americans at my school were noticeably depressed today,… Read more “Thanks, from Belgium”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Janelle Bitker 