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Tourist in My Own Town Day: A Coffee Crawl!

You hear people say time and time again that studying abroad goes fast, but I never quite realized how right they were. One of my favorite things to do throughout my time in Nantes was go to cafés. I loved having a new atmosphere to do homework in or even just play cards and catch up with friends. More than all of that though, a café was one of the best places to immerse myself in. I loved people-watching and being able to overhear conversations in French. Just hearing everyday discussions was one of the best places to learn. 

Freedom of Speech & Expression In the Netherlands, the freedom of speech and expression is protected by national law, apart from the criminalization of hate speech. However, it is important to note that Holocaust denial is a punishable offense under the law ( U.S. Department of State, 2021; Freedom House, 2022) Protests and people in the Netherlands have a constitutional right to demonstrate but there are rules for doing so. It is important that both the police and demonstrators know what they are. The National Ombudsman provides detailed guidelines here. Social Justice & Identity Issues...
Freedom of Speech & Expression In Ireland, the freedom of speech is protected by national law and the law prohibits hate speech against people due to their race, nationality, religion, ethnicity, national origins, or sexual orientation. The right of free assembly is also respected, and it is common for peaceful demonstrations to be held each year ( U.S Department of State, 2021). Social Justice & Identity Issues Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGBTQ+ events in Ireland. In fact, in 2015, marriage rights...
Freedom of Speech & Expression In the United Kingdom, the freedom of speech is protected by national law and the law prohibits expressions of hatred toward others because of their color, race, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origin, religion, or sexual orientation. This also includes any communication that is deemed threatening or abusive and is intended to harass, alarm, or distress a person. The penalties for such expressions include fines, imprisonment, or both ( U.S. Department of State, 2021). A major aspect to be aware of is the 2019 counterterrorism law. The...
Freedom of Speech & Expression Although the Australian constitution does not explicitly provide for freedom of speech or press and other media, the High Court has held that the constitution implies a limited right to freedom of political expression. The same applies for the freedom of peaceful assembly -- it is not classified in federal law, but it is generally respected by the government ( U.S. State Department, 2021). Australians’ rights to access online content and freely engage in online discussions are based less in law than on a shared understanding of the prerequisites for a fair and...
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