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  • Jenn Cattaneo
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Study Abroad and More in 2024!

Amsterdam for 2 weeks
Brusells for 3 days
Edinburgh for 6 days
London for 5 days Read more
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    July 20, 2024
    Jenn CattaneoStudy Abroad and More in 2024!Traveler
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    Old "auditorium"11Canals everywhere1Rad buildings everywhere you lookHolocaust stepping stone-see next pic1Stepping stones were put in front of homes that people were deported from during the holocaust.2Ctrl + alt + deleted my knee skin haha

    First day

    July 20, 2024 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C

    Arrived in Amsterdam!
    Things are a little fuzzy due to no sleep but our hostel is pretty stylish. Some friends and roommates went down to the red light district and to find some food and I fell down like a clod haha
    The Generator-our hostel was previously a university building.    Read more

  • Jenn CattaneoStudy Abroad and More in 2024!Traveler
    1Obligatory daily canal pic
    Cool modern subwayFree ferryMore bikes than people in AmsterdamThe Rijksmuseum that captivated me from a distance2Random weird shit1Parrot123 dope houseboats11

    Day 2: classroom visit and bike tour

    July 21, 2024 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

    Today we went to class and had a speaker give a talk about her work in the “ethical porn” industry as a director and producer. Very interesting.
    Then we went to lunch on our own then met up for a bike tour. Bikes are a HUGE deal here. Amsterdams infrastructure is centered around bikes. They also have ridiculous public transportation. We rode a ferry for free with our bikes and then rode for an hour around the beautiful north end. We saw houses that were built by/for ship captains in the 1600’s. We saw a windmill that had been there since the 1700’s that has enormous granite wheels that pulverize chalk.
    Then I went off on my own. I took the subway back into town. Stopped at the hostel real quick and realized I needed an Apple Store. So I hopped back on a tram and headed into town. So many canals!! Wandered around and saw streets upon streets of restaurants. I need my alone time so I had dinner at this lovely spot Kop van Jut. Nice Dutch comfort food. Then stumbled upon the Rijksmuseum and got myself a ticket for Friday    Read more

  • Jenn CattaneoStudy Abroad and More in 2024!Traveler
    1Good morning turtle!
    PICPICEndless this1Torture device"How to"Little self serve burger cubbiesBikes upon bikesUpon bikesFriends outfit for goth night1Lip pierced and cool dress

    Day 3 in Amsterdam

    July 23, 2024 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

    Wheew! Big day… for school we had a visit to the Prostitution Info Center in the Red Light District. A trans man named Bear, who was from the United States (moved here in like 2000) gave us a talk. It actually got pretty heated when some students asked about trafficking—which is a legit huge problem in Portland. Bear didn’t seem to see things the same way. For example, “a girl might work and just give all of her money to her boyfriend to deal with” isn’t seen as trafficking. In fact, according to Bear, calling these girls victims infantilizes them because ultimately it’s their choice. So that gave a lot in the cohort some feelings and we had a debrief meeting about it. After that I really needed some alone time so I went to the Medieval Torture Museum which was kind of dumb and walked around a bit. Went back with friends to to Kop van Jut, and then got my lip pierced. THEN we went to a “goth night” that turned out to be really lame but I had the perfect dress for it!Read more

  • Jenn CattaneoStudy Abroad and More in 2024!Traveler
    1Cool knife stolen from Indonesia
    A well thought out plan for efficiently stowing human beings on a slave ship2Although most ships were used for bad, I do find them aesthetically pleasing1Best when so fresh. Super yummy!1Cool All Saints dressAll Saints change room wall mount. So cool!!

    Day 4 in Amsterdam Thursday

    July 25, 2024 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    Thursday we went as a class to the Werldmuseum which is basically a museum of Dutch Colonialism. It was very fascinating and thought provoking.
    Afterward I went off by myself and did a little shopping at the All Saints store which was dreamyRead more

  • Jenn CattaneoStudy Abroad and More in 2024!Traveler
    I LOVE how th light reflects through the glass
    Classic. Powerful.1Ohhhhh all these awesome cabinets1Yep. Saw this in real life. Very surreal in the mental senseDear Sweet Baby Jesus is very fitThese are all pitchers used to pour wayer over the priests handsJust gorgeous. Love the shellThe Giant Christopher serves Christ by bringing him with the weight of the world across a riverI don't know how but this about the conquest of America. Regardless, it is very attractive1Best most badass statue of them allThis painting was committed by the son of the sculptor of the tomb depicted. I like the light.1Most beautiful Adam and Eve right before they ruined everything1Satyr and Nymph 1623 so sweet n sassyWoah. Goes with next slide1These cabinets kill me. I need them all2This cap was worn by a 1600 sailor. Unbelievable!2Selfie when we were on the walking tourMe n my tattoo guy1Fine line tattoo

    Rijksmuseum and Walking tour

    July 26, 2024 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    First, in the morning, I went to the Rijksmuseum. I took so many pictures I can’t include them all. Then we went as a class on a walking tour where we learned about what it was like to be gay throughout history in Amsterdam. Some really cool stories! Then I went off with a friend who supported me while I got a tattoo.Read more

  • Jenn CattaneoStudy Abroad and More in 2024!Traveler
    The class during our workshop
    Fun capitalization on prideOk I love this. These are fresh cut vegs for an air fryerPeople SUP-ing in tha canalStairs of death in every restaurant to get to and from the restroomPretty view near Central Station

    Monday

    July 29, 2024 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    Today we had a field trip to CHOICE for Youth and Sexuality. We learned what their group does, and had a little workshop. We broke into groups, made a collage, and made a presentation. The idea was to present to a philanthropist to convince them to give us money for our cause. Our group chose first generation immigrant youth.

    Then I went off and just wandered on my own.    Read more

  • Jenn CattaneoStudy Abroad and More in 2024!Traveler
    Beautiful church
    Bell tower--not a churchOriginal bell towerThe Three Towers visible all together from this vantage point1Very old 1100's castleAnother very old building from 1200. Is now a burger spotNice illustration of the lace technique of stonework

    Ghent with tourgeoup

    August 5, 2024 in Belgium ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

    Today I’m traveling to Ghent and Bruges. I purchased a tour on Trip Advisor and I like it so much. I don’t have to worry about what train to take where. And the wealth of information the Tourguide has is fantastic. The whole hour ride here she was giving us a history of how the city came to be. The royal intrigue and drama made the ride pass quickly
    Ghent is a true medieval city. The castle was built in 1180–well after the town was fully established.    Read more

    Trip end
    August 15, 2024
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