Brooke Lackey
Brooke is from Winston Salem, NC, United States, and is a student at the University of Amsterdam this fall. She enjoys being outside, thrifting, and reading good books in good coffee shops. She is also a CODA, fluent in American Sign Language.
Blogs by Brooke Lackey
Thank you for everything, Amsterdam
After some time back in the states, here are my major Amsterdam reflections.
An Ode to My Bike
As I return my bike before I return home, I reflect on how important this aspect of Dutch life was to my study abroad experience.
Statiegeld Nederland: The Bottle Deposit Program
Trading in my plastic bottles and cans, and comparing sustainability in the NL & America.
An IES Day in the Life! Vlog
Here's something a bit different...watch this for a day in my life with IES Amsterdam.
My Nomad November
A month's worth of traveling, all in one blog post. Here are my highlights from my Nomad November.
Museum Hopping in The NL
Thanks to my Dutch art class, exploring museums in the NL has been one of my favorite ways to immerse myself in Dutch culture. Here are some of my favorites.
A Visit to the IJ-Hallen
One weekend every month, Amsterdam holds the largest flea market in Europe. Tag along on my trip there!
The Amsterdam Adjustment Period
A month in Amsterdam has flown by---how am I adjusting? Here's some of my main reflections thus far.
Anticipating Amsterdam! My Study Abroad Preparations
I have T-minus 13 days until my departure for Amsterdam! Here's how I've prepared.