University

Oh man, I just can't wait to finish school. I want to go to university SO badly! In the month of January almost all of the Dutch universities have a so called 'open day', where you can come and visit the city, the university and the different locations. You can go to information and question panels where students and teachers explain about the different breedings, where they give you a sample lecture (very interesting) and where you can ask questions.

Last saturday, the 26th of January I went to Leiden University. This is a university that appealed to me ever since I heard some things about it. Because my dad had to work that day, he dropped me off at Schiphol Airport quite early, and from there I would take the train at 10AM to Leiden, and that way I would be perfectly on time, since it started at 10.30.

And oh my, I LOVE Schiphol. I've been there recently, when I went to Rome. The first time I went to an airport, I was, I think, about 7/8 years old. I'm not sure. But when I was walking around with my dad, I loved what I saw. Just the atmosphere there. Schiphol is so big, it's a city on its own. There are so many shops, cafés, restaurants and so forth. There also is a Panorama terrass, where you can sit, chill, drink a cup of coffee and enjoy the sight. You see the planes arriving at the terminal and you see them leaving. It's very fascinating. Or at least, to me it is. I really enjoyed being there when I was 7, and all the other times I went to schiphol, i went to the panorama terrass. So I figured I would go again this time, on my own. So I got a sandwich as breakfast and walked to the terrass. It was very windy and cold outside, and there was still snow, but it was such a beautiful day. Amazing view, the sun was shining. I had an absolute great time.

Well, time flies, you know, and it was already 9.30, so I ran to the train station, but I HAD to get a White Café Mocha at Starbucks. I only have been to Starbucks 3 times in my entire life, and I never drink coffee. But THIS, you should try it, it's amazing! And the line was so long.. I was there, stressing out, constantly watching the time and finally it was my turn. So I grabbed my coffee, ran to the trains, and then I found out that there was a delay. --'

Anyways, when I arrived in Leiden, I teamed up with another girl who was there on her own (almost everybody took one of his/her parents with them) and we went on an adventure! Just kidding, it wasn't that much of an adventure, but we had to walk to our locations, which were spread over the entire city. But eventually I found it, all on my own, since the girl had to go somewhere else.
The open day was amazing! There were so many nice people, and I really enjoyed it. I went to three information rounds:
1. History
2. International Studies
3. Middle-East Studies

As you can see, I love history and cultures and anything international. The panels were very informative and interesting.
There was also taken care of the lunch. They had amazing cupcakes! (: And even though I was alone, I wasn't bored. There was another boy who went to the same panels as I did and we talked for a while. I love meeting new people and just talking to them.

Sadly, you could only visit 3 panels at a maximum, so around 2 o'clock I was done. Decided to look around in the city for a bit and after that I found my way to the station, even though is was freezing cold and slippery.

Once I was at Schiphol again, my dad picked me up and we went home. I had an amazing day!

Oops

Oh man, I am so terrible. I have spent my entire christmas break doing NOTHING! Oh well, I did a lot of things, but nothing related to school (: And I had all the time in the world to blog but I didn't. Sorry guys.

And of course, right now when I have to start studying for my test week I'm gonna start blogging again. I am a despicable human being. Did you get that reference? If so, you are awesome. If not, go watch the movie Tangled.

Well, a quick update. First of all, a very happy new year! Even though 2013 started almost a month ago I still want to wish you guys all the happiness for this new year. A fresh new start. Maybe I'll make some blogposts about my christmas break, I don't know, I'll think about it. Because I would love to share some of the stuff I did, with you guys.

But for now, this was my apology and my New Year's wish. I'll talk to you guys soon! Promise.

Love.