Emily Xouris
<p>Although I am a Kansas native, I can honestly say I have never witnessed a tornado, tended to the farm, or religiously watched The Wizard of Oz. I am a studious college student who enjoys going into the city and testing new ethnic restaurants or going to a symphony performance on the weekends. This explains why my phone primarily consists of photos of food porn and Kansas City architecture. I study international relations and Spanish, both of which offer me a different perspective to the world beyond the Midwest. I often find myself distracted walking to and from class because I hoard pinecones and insist on showing my friends the ones I come across. </p>
Blogs by Emily Xouris
It’s a Dangerous Business, Walking Out One’s Front Door
A last post before my farewell
She Stood at the Very Edge. She Saw a Light. She Leaned Out to Touch it. And She Flew.
Basically, trying not to ugly cry while I write my post the night before departing Amsterdam.
There Are Two Kinds of People - Greeks, and Everyone Else Who Wish They Was Greek.
A short weekend excursion to meet and visit my family in the motherland of Greece.
That Might Sound Boring, But I Think the Boring Stuff is the Stuff I Remember the Most.
I don't always remember every detail of grand adventures. What I tend to remember most are small things like the extra foam on a capuccino, people I wave to on...
The Most Beautiful Thing in the World Is, Of Course, the World Itself
A little adventure never hurt anyone. I am using my last month abroad utilizing the city rather than utilizing Netflix.
How is it Possible to Feel Nostalgia for a World I Never Knew?
A simple trip with my art class made me feel all the feels from studying abroad.
Paris Is Always a Good Idea
A quick weekend trip, because Paris is always a good idea.
There's No Place Like Roma
A short and chaotic trip in a foreign city really made me appreciate my city that was once foreign to me.
I've Got a Feeling We're Not in Amsterdam Anymore.
This last weekend I ventured through The Netherlands, across Germany, and into the Czech Republic to Prague. The city has a bohemian influence which is...
There's No Crying in Amsterdam
Let's be honest, every week is not as fabulous as the last one. In this post I will be mentioning the fabulous windmills at Zaanse Schans, exploring new hidden...
Frankly, My Dear, I Don't Give a Delft
A week filled with rain (of course), Van Gogh, pastries, and puppies.
Amsterdam, The Final Frontier
Here is a brief summary of my weekly adventures. I am starting to develop a routine and finding favorite locations to study. The sun is staying out (thankfully)...
There's a Thirty Percent Chance That It's Already Raining
The first week abroad in Amsterdam consisted of rain, getting lost, and more rain.
An Unexpected Journey
A quick recap of my thoughts and visits leading up to my departure.