“Hustle Culture” vs. “Doe Maar Gewoon” One of the biggest differences I’ve observed is the difference between the American hustle culture and the Dutch emphasis on balance. In the United States, success often feels tied to constant productivity. Busy schedules, late nights, working through the lunch break, and always working toward the next accomplishment are…
A Day at the Rodeo!
Bright and early on Wednesday morning we made the long trek to Cheyenne, a town about an hour from Laramie, Wyoming. We were about to embark on a fascinating adventure filled with cowboys, horses, bulls, and applause. We were heading to the rodeo at Cheyenne’s Frontier Day, one of the most anticipated activities we would…
Public Transit in Wyoming
As I have toured throughout Wyoming one thing has stuck out to me the most. There is no public transit. (Aguayo 2024) As this joke image explains quite clearly, there is no passenger rail at all. If you wish for bus service in Laramie I hope you go during the school year as I did…
Kissing the Sunset Goodbye: Reflections on Berlin
Every experience worth having leaves you with more than you came for. As my time in Berlin came to a close, I found myself trying to name what I was actually taking home — and it wasn’t a fact or a figure. It was a way of living. I stayed with my cousin while I…
An Alternate Dimension Called Berlin
The best way I can describe Berlin is that it felt like stepping into an alternate dimension. Not a different world entirely — a dimension where everything is almost the same, but small things are just slightly off. The language coming out of everyone’s mouth was completely foreign, and yet people would still walk up…
My Pre-departure to Berlin: A Student’s Perspective
The night before I left, Pittsburgh put on a show. The sunset outside my window was one of those rare ones that stops you mid-thought — all orange and gold bleeding across the skyline. My best friend came over that evening, and kept me company as I did almost all of my packing in the…
It’s a Dog’s World (or City)
As a lifelong dog lover, there is no city quite like London. A huge aspect of the city that cannot be overlooked is their enthusiasm for dogs. Almost every pub, shop, and cafe that I have attended ensure they have a sign outside. It usually goes something like, “Dog’s welcome :)” And it solidifies that…
Coffee and Condiments in the UK
Good Morning! This is Sidra Zammam, and for my second post, I’ll be going over what’s really important and on everyone’s mind: coffee and condiments in the UK. Coffee is a large part of our culture and can turn an otherwise uneventful and dreary day into an extraordinary one. Wow, you say, one bean does…
London Ladies Part 1
Welcome back to my journey in London as an intern at King’s College Hospital (KCH) in the Emergency Department and Major Trauma Unit! During my first few weeks here in London, I have made some massive strides socially, professionally, and educationally. Immediately upon meeting my roommates, we got along. I had never shared an actual…
Exploring and Learning at Marineterrein
Hello again! Today we took a tour of a few areas in the city, Marineterrein and Oosterdok, and finished at Centraal Station. We had passed by Marineterrein on our canal tour last week and it was intriguing, so today we had the opportunity to learn more about it. Marineterrein used to be an old ship…