On the morning of March 22nd, Brussels was struck by two terrorist attacks at the hands of ISIS, injuring more than three hundred and claiming the lives of thirty. During this time, my group was touring the European Parliament, just a mere but...
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On the morning of March 22nd, Brussels was struck by two terrorist attacks at the hands of ISIS, injuring more than three hundred and claiming the lives of thirty. During this time, my group was touring the European Parliament, just a mere but...
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On the morning of March 22nd, Brussels was struck by two terrorist attacks at the hands of ISIS, injuring more than three hundred and claiming the lives of thirty. During this time, my group was touring the European Parliament, just a mere but infinitely lucky kilometre away from one of the metro stations that was attacked. 

That took a lot of us to a place where we had never been before - I was scared. Genuinely, purely, terrifyingly scared for myself and those around me. I remember the bus feeling strangely heavy that day as we slowly gathered more information to what exactly had occurred. 

It breaks my heart to know that there are people out there who have to live with that same fear as a part of their regular lives. One cannot truly grasp the gravity of that, the overwhelming weight of not knowing exactly what fresh horrors the next moments could bring.

But what moves me most is the unity I witnessed that broke through the fear, that not only released its choking bounds but rendered them all together to dust. Watching the Eiffel Tower the day after attack standing proud and strong alit with the colours of Belgium… I remember all I could think was that hope will forever conquer fear. 

Endless thoughts and prayers to all those affected in Belgium, and those who are affected by the terrible rage of war every day. Our hearts are with you always. Nous sommes uni. 

Highlight of Brussels was the Gothic Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudala. Apart from the sheer beauty of the cathedral itself, we shared a special moment inside. Our exchange student family comes from every corner of the world possible, and there...

Highlight of Brussels was the Gothic Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudala. Apart from the sheer beauty of the cathedral itself, we shared a special moment inside. Our exchange student family comes from every corner of the world possible, and there was something beautiful about watching other people and the role religion plays in their lives. I couldn’t help but feel something as I watched my friends pray, light candles for lost loved ones, or just take in the sight for all that it held. 

Brussels was a very a beautiful city, but even more beautiful than that was the simple euphoric energy in the air of Eurotour starting and our family being together again. Brussels entailed a walk through the inner city, a (what became slightly...
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Brussels was a very a beautiful city, but even more beautiful than that was the simple euphoric energy in the air of Eurotour starting and our family being together again. Brussels entailed a walk through the inner city, a (what became slightly...
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Brussels was a very a beautiful city, but even more beautiful than that was the simple euphoric energy in the air of Eurotour starting and our family being together again. Brussels entailed a walk through the inner city, a (what became slightly emotional) visit to one of the most stunning churches I have ever witnessed, and more singing, chanting, and dancing than is probably healthy in a 24 hour timespan.