Laura, our American, left Groningen this morning. Of all the new people I have met since coming here, she is probably the person who I like the most, and with whom I got on with the best. First impressions ("are you guys British?") weren't the best, but I have since travelled Europe, awkwardly worked a pole, got wasted on many occasions, swam in a ( Read more... )

Yesterday it was really hot and sunny in Groningen. I even managed to spend a few hours out in the sun with Laura and Sinead. It was, however, very humid, and, despite showering twice, I was clammy all day ( Read more... )

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er zijn muggen in mijn kamertje...

I really like Groningen. I just wish it was a little bit closer to everything else. I was vaguely planning a trip this coming Saturday, but didn't fancy travelling for hours in the train to get somewhere. I've already been to Leeuwarden and Assen. Delfzijl isn't too far away but I'm going wadlopen (mud walking) in two weeks in the area. By the time ( Read more... )

"Manche Menschen ändern sich nie"

I have written half of my Dutch Studies essay (on the presentation of war in Dutch Literature). I have also done half of my German homework. Somehow, I am going to get up in the morning and do some work before my 2pm lecture. I need to buy paper. And I need to pay my rent. I also need to do something else that ( Read more... )

As you all know, my bike got a puncture yesterday. I went to see the man in the shop and he wanted to charge me €20 to repair it. I was having none of that. So today, me and my friend Alice repaired it ourselves.


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I am beginning to think that the German outside of Germany is a stange thing. I have spoken to five of them this evening. We were at a "dress as your flag" event, and, although a couple of people where unsure about the red cross on my face, most realised that I was English ( Read more... )

Dingen ik wil doen terwijl ik in Nederland ben ( Read more... )

I made it to Groningen from Hamburg today. I didn't break, but Rhian hurt her neck. The room I've been given is big. But I'm currently in Rhian's because the internet doesn't yet work in my room. Her corridoor also seems friendlier than mine - it is silent. But, I guess I'm finally in the Netherlands and yaay, it's not just for a short period of ( Read more... )

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