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Cassandra H.

Social Sciences + Humanities Amsterdam, Netherlands

Cassandra's Program

Cassandra is a junior at Yale University double majoring in Theater Studies and Ethnicity, Race, and Migration. She's originally from Los Angeles, California. She's never been to the Netherlands before and is thrilled to be studying abroad here for the semester! When she's not writing plays, she's watching movies and TV and obsessing over the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She's passionate about all forms of creative writing and can't wait to share her journey with you. Follow her on Twitter/Instagram @cassandrahsiao and like her Facebook page.

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Top 5 Places to Visit Outside Amsterdam

By Cassandra H.

Welcome to Cassandra's list of Top 5 places to visit outside Amsterdam!! 1) Zaanse Schans Step out of the city bustle into the peaceful countryside of windmills and farm animals... keep reading

Top 5 Places to Visit in Amsterdam

By Cassandra H.

Welcome to Cassandra's list of Top 5 places to visit in Amsterdam! 1) Albert Cuyp Market Looking for handcrafted jewelry, biking supplies, clothes on clearance, but more importantly: the OG... keep reading

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The Art of Boxing

By Cassandra H.

I came to Amsterdam expecting to acquire cross-cultural communication skills, a global perspective, and a deep seated love of traveling. What I did not predict was walking away with a... keep reading

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Vignettes of a Lone Traveler

By Cassandra H.

Amsterdam, Netherlands I swerved off the bike path. I needed a moment—not to catch my breath, but to gaze at the streaks of pink and orange sunset behind crooked canal... keep reading

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Biking Whoa’s and Woes

By Cassandra H.

Less than a week out from my arrival in Amsterdam, I purchased a bike. The first couple of days my butt was so sore that I couldn’t sit down without... keep reading

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