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Wrapping Up
It is officially my last week in Amsterdam. I’m filled with mixed emotions, mostly sadness about leaving and stress over finals. I have been slowly completing my pre-departure checklist while balancing studying and continuing to go out with friends. I have started to reflect on my time here and know I am coming back a…
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Geneva and Chamonix
I spent 2 days in Chamonix and 1 in Geneva two weekends ago. I went with my closest 7 friends with whom I have been spending the majority of the semester. The bus drive from Geneva airport to Chamonix involved breathtaking views of the Alps. Chamonix is a tiny mountain town surrounded by the Alps.…
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Nice
Last weekend was my trip to Nice! It was so nice to get out of the gloomy cold weather in Amsterdam. The temperature was upper 60s…perfect for a nap on the beach. I do not believe I’ve seen water so blue in my life. Although I thought the water was freezing, people were swimming at…
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Milan!
This past weekend I had a very successful trip to Milan Italy! It has been super interesting seeing the differences in architecture, culture, food, etc. between countries I have been visiting. I met up with my cousin who is studying abroad there with IES as well. It was very obvious that Milan is the business…
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Amsterdam Update
The rain has started. Heavy wind storms are a regular thing which means classes get cancelled or moved virtually! Rain is heavy and consistent throughout the day. November weather shows only 2 days where there is a chance of no rain. Umbrellas are useless due to the wind so everyone invests in a heavy-duty raincoat,…
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Paris!
I just got back from a 5-day trip to Paris! A couple of my IES classes were canceled due to it being finals week at the local universities so I was able to go without missing any classes. I highly recommend not missing/skipping a class and not traveling the weekend before finals! I only have…
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Update!
As I have adjusted to the Dutch lifestyle many things come to mind when thinking about what future study-abroad students should know! I was in shock when I entered grocery stores and saw the average cost of produce. Veggies and proteins are super cheap which makes meal prepping easier. I budget $40 a week on…
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Basel Switzerland!
I just got back from a weekend trip to Switzerland! I am still in shock at how easy it is to travel from country to country here. Basel is a calm city with adorable towns surrounding it. I spent a day hiking to the ruins of Dorneck Castle, where I got an amazing view of…
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Dublin, Ireland!
I completed my first trip out of the country last weekend! I spent a solid 24 hours there, though I meant to stay longer….still working on remembering military time. The whole day consisted of going from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher. These cliffs are over 700 feet tall and overlook the Atlantic Ocean. The…
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Classes have started!
Hi all, Back with more updates! Classes started last week and it is an adjustment for sure! The large lecture-filled classes with 200+ students is a huge change but two weeks in now and I would say it is going smoothly! I am trying to balance doing homework, volunteering, traveling, and still exploring the city.…