First week of school

After my first week of classes, things have picked up a bit over here. Because classes only meet once a week, they assign a lot of homework for the next week; for my class on Tuesday I have to have read an entire book. With four literature classes, I have a feeling this workload will keep me pretty busy... Maybe not, though, as I have yet to start that book.

Because it was the first Friday after school and my friend Stacy's birthday, she cooked us a typical meal from her native country, South Korea. There were five of us, and it was a delicious meal! We were talking about typical Korean food, and they were very impressed that I knew what kimchi was. After that we all went out and met up with some other international students which was fun, but of course I had to catch the train and be home early. Having school helps with living so far away, because we can meet up after or between classes, but it is still a pain having to go home so early, as public transportation stops before midnight most nights.

Today two of my friends from the UK came to the Hague to explore with me. We got lunch and walked around a lot of the important buildings and shopping streets. The Hague is a really interesting area, with all of the government buildings it has a similar feel to Washington DC. Even though I am technically staying in The Hague, it was the first time I'd taken the time to walk around and really see it. It definitely helped that it was finally a sunny, beautiful day! Below are some of the pictures of highlights in the area.

Dutch Parliament building

Inside courtyard of Parliament building

Dutch Royal Palace, The Hague

Peace Palace