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Going Home: Visiting Family in Belgium and Finding My French by Mathieu Vincke

At the end of the semester, I took two friends, both also from the College of Charleston and studying abroad in France, on a trip that meant a lot to me personally: a visit to see my entire extended family in Belgium. It wasn’t the kind of trip with packed itineraries or bucket list landmarks. I was actually nervous they’d find it boring compared to … Continue reading Going Home: Visiting Family in Belgium and Finding My French by Mathieu Vincke

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First Impressions by Philia Walker

When I stepped off the plane the first day we touched down in Belgium I was full of excitement. Most students were enjoying their Fall break resting at home, but I was ready for a week jam-packed with activities in a foreign country. I noticed the differences immediately. Our short walk to the hotel offered my first glimpse of Brussels. It was the quietest Sunday … Continue reading First Impressions by Philia Walker

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Brussels: 5/22 – 5/26 by Ava Woods

  After a short train ride to Brussels, we all immediately fell in love with this city. None of us came in with any expectations, however I think it was most of our favorite. In contrast to Paris, we only had one day that was not a free day, where we toured the Opera House. This left so much time for exploring the city, activities … Continue reading Brussels: 5/22 – 5/26 by Ava Woods

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Art Disrupts: Tour of La Monnaie in Brussels by Kiley Pettit

During my time in Brussels, Belgium, I ate a lot of chocolate and waffles, explored many many different museums, and had the opportunity to find the famous monument of a little man peeing. However, one of the best experiences I had there was the tour of the La Monnaie De Munt, aka the Brussels Opera House. This was not only one of my favorite tours … Continue reading Art Disrupts: Tour of La Monnaie in Brussels by Kiley Pettit

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