Well, I survived my first week! In all seriousness, I am really loving Brussels minus the constant rainy weather. My roommate is great, and although she is leaving in a few days, she has graciously introduced me to some other Germans doing internships here, so in addition to the French classes I am taking, I may also be learning some German as well! I had beer with some of them last night and expect to meet up with them tonight. In addition, a friend living in Paris was in town Thursday, so I was able to go out then as well and network. The Belgian beer is legendary here, and well worth the hype.
But enough about the beer! I'm really excited to be at JRS Europe and am already learning so much about legal issues and the entire European Union structure, which is completely different than the United Nations structure. So much to learn and so many courts to keep track of! I will officially explain my project soon! I have a great supervisor, and it helps that we went to Boston College as well and did the same program, even interning here, the way that I am doing. Although, I did have an embarassing moment the other day as we were crossing the street and I was talking to him, not noticing the traffic so that he had to kind of put his arm out to deter me. Oh, well. Live and learn, I suppose. Also, he has put me through security clearance to be able to go to a meeting at the European Parliament, which I am very excited about. Anyways, more later....
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