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When I learned that my alma mater, Iowa State, would participate in the Aer Lingus American Football Classic in Dublin, I knew I had to attend. Given my deep connection as an alumnus of the marching band, my talented brother’s current membership, and my proximity to Ireland, it was an opportunity I could not pass […]

Frankfurt is a city many people overlook when traveling to Germany. Known for its modern architecture and financial districts, there are also some beautiful hidden gems waiting to be discovered by art lovers. Just south is the charming city of Heidelburg, a town whose landscape is art in itself. I traveled to these towns in […]

In late May, I decided to travel from Amsterdam to Salzburg for a weekend getaway. Initially, I planned to catch the Iowa State Wind Ensemble’s performance during their European tour and reconnect with some old classmates. However, this trip turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences I’ve had, and I quickly fell […]

In Spring 2023, I studied abroad through Iowa State’s LAS (Liberal Arts and Sciences) program to complete my Spanish degree. This full-immersion program was based in Caceres, Spain, where I attended courses at La Universidad de Extremadura. Our courses were with only other ISU students due to course content requirements to obtain the specific credits. […]

Although I have been in the Netherlands for four months, my study program has kept me busy enough to limit my exploration of the Netherlands outside of Amsterdam. However, during this winter break, I have explored two Dutch cities with a unique history, which visitors often neglect: Amersfoort and Leiden. Both towns have deep and intriguing […]

As many people know, I have recently moved to Amsterdam to pursue my Master’s Degree in Art and Culture at the University of Amsterdam. Moving to a foreign country has been scary, complex, and stressful, with countless hurdles and obstacles. Nevertheless, I got all my ducks in a row and moved to Amsterdam at the […]

Welcome! My name is Tubbs and I am an Philosophy and Spanish student in my final year of university. As someone who wants to dip their toe into the world of writing, I figured starting this blog about my experiences, reflections, and advice would be a good place to start. I was born and raised […]

When people think about philosophy, the reaction is typically “ugh, that sounds SO boring” or “we don’t need this anymore”. I won’t lie, some philosophers are easier to read and more relevant than others. However, as a philosopher, it would be wrong of me to not defend my craft as vital to our current day […]