The Old Normal?
As this semester comes to end, I find myself reflecting on the research I have done during my time at the VU.lees meerHarder to Keep Busy
For me, just keeping busy is the best way to deal with the monotony and long periods of isolation. However, I’m finding that harder and harder to do. lees meerOnline in the Age of Corona
I’ve been “attending” my online classes with a mix of joy and annoyance. Since the school closures there has been a lot of adjusting for students and staff alike.lees meerLighting and Rain
The storm Ciara was the first time I have seen and heard lighting since I moved here, it is so odd to take something so minor for granted as assuming lighting and thunder always accompanied rain; tlees meerOld and New Traditions
This is the first year I will miss Thanksgiving with my family. For many Americans, Thanksgiving is the second most “gezellig” holiday after Christmas.lees meerFrom SAT to AMS and GVB to NS
One of the things that strikes me everyday in The Netherlands is the infrastructure. lees meerIn het Nederlands...
I’ve been feeling like a bit of a spy lately, or maybe just the nosiest person in the world. I often pretend to scroll around on my phone while listening intently on my targets.lees meer
PhD student in history, from the United States of America