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    We went to club Olivia which I didn’t like as much as Garage boots but it was still fun with everyone. Before I took a side quest to pick up my repaired luggage, go get shrooms and watched a peep show at the red light district.  By far my favorite trip was the kroller muller…

  • Last week we visited university leiden.

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    It’s an old town and its university placement reminds me of eastern Washington university for some reason.  I think it’s because of how far they both are from the main cities of Amsterdam and Seattle. We went to the African studies center  The people there talked about how Africa wasn’t all just ‘elephants and diomonds’…

  • We had a cute picnic in the park, we ate apple pie and smoked weed. Overall great time.

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    Last week we went to the newu institute. An exhbit that caught my eye was the one titled ‘the environmentalist stock exchange’. It was an interactive stock exchange screen that imagined a world where natural resources were held in the same regard as capital.  That exhibit combined with our last visit in Dutch colonislm affecting…

  • Resistance museum 

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    Last week we visited the resistance museum. This interactive experience follows the progression of oppressive regimes. There’s on suranmaise Dutch colonialism which was really heavy. Prior to this trip I didn’t know about Dutch colonialism in Latin America, or about the Indonesian and Chinese workers that came after. I tried Suriname food a couple days…

  • On week 2 we visited the black archives.

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    Located in the south east of Amsterdam houses collections of literature and work from black artists, historic leaders, and activists. The black archives were started by the New Urban Collective, an initiate by young students and professionals alike to uplift the experiences of the black diaspora.  Some of the core objectives of The New Urban…

  • Blog post Paris 

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    We spent the weekend in Paris. Compared to Amsterdam it was quite more Crowded than the Netherlands and the public transit system wasn’t that streamlined. (I don’t know how these people are going to have the facilities to host the Olympics) The train station smelled like piss I swear my e-cigarette was healither. Other than…

  • Amsterdam study abroad blog post 1

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    Upon arrive to the Netherlands I was pleasantly surprised to see how diverse the city of Amsterdam was.  There’s a variety of races, religions and cultures which I was admittly anxious for. Especially considering the fact that I’ve never traveled internationally prior to this experience. We ate at the Gerard and to my surprise wasn’t…

  • The Art of Connection

    The Art of Connection

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    In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.

  • Beyond the Obstacle

    Beyond the Obstacle

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    Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.

  • Growth Unlocked

    Growth Unlocked

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    Every business has a unique potential waiting to be tapped. Recognizing the keys to unlock this growth can set an enterprise on the path to unprecedented success.