Sophia Lombardi
My name is Sophia Lombardi (she/they) and I’m a student at Brandeis University, studying Psychology, Women’s, Gender, and Sexualities studies, and English. I’m a queer girl who loves soccer/futbol, dancing, choreographing, reading, and writing!
Blogs by Sophia Lombardi
King's Day in Amsterdam
King's Day is always celebrated on the monarchs birthday in the Netherlands and is one of the most looked forward to events of the year. Here's my experience!
A Day in Amsterdam
We have about a month left so here is a day in the life!
Finals Season in Amsterdam
Academics are quite different in the Netherlands so here's my experience after the first set of finals.
IES Abroad Day Trip to Den Bosch
IES Amsterdam has some great day trips around the Netherlands! Here's a quick recap of our trip to Den Bosch.
Finding Your Travel Buddies
Traveling can be an important part of your study abroad experience, and who you travel with is important. Here is how my friends and I function as a group while...
My First Two Weeks in Amsterdam
Being in Amsterdam has been amazing but it can also be very stressful. Here's how I've coped over the past two weeks.
My Journey to Choosing Amsterdam
Deciding to study abroad and then choosing a location is difficult. Here is my story of how I choose my study abroad home.