The Last Hurrah!

  It has only been a short time since I have been back home in the US (nine days to be exact), but in that short amount of time I have been able to appreciate my experience more than I could have imagined while abroad. “Hindsight is 20/20,” that’s what people always say when describing…

Adventures in Amsterdam

It’s now been almost three weeks int o my time in the Netherlands and my group and I have reached our final destination, Amsterdam. And I have to admit that I am loving this city! I have seen and done so many things and can attest to the general perspective of Amsterdam as a liberal,…

Final Countdown to Europe!

Wow, the time has flown by! In less than two weeks from today I will be landing at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam! Currently, I am in my last week of classes before heading overseas and it has been a pleasure getting to know my fellow study abroad companions and exploring some of the topics that…

Welcome to the Netherlands

After many weeks and planning and prepping… I’M FINALLY IN THE NETHERLANDS!!! With only one and a half days into this study abroad program, I have to say that I am already considering how I can extend my stay longer than planned. The cuisine, the sights, and rich history/culture are like nothing I have experienced…