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    MilTeens on the Ukraine Crisis
    Bloom Team
    • Mar 7
    Experiences

    MilTeens on the Ukraine Crisis

    Almost two weeks ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. Since then, war has broken out, with citizens fighting in the streets, anti-war protestors...
    From Sports Cynic to Swiss Soccer Fan
    James O'Leary
    • Aug 11, 2021
    Experiences

    From Sports Cynic to Swiss Soccer Fan

    Swiss fans at a Public Viewing event in Zürich Growing up, I had never been a huge fan of watching sports—now that's an understatement—I...
    Powdered Sugar and Cottage Cheese: 3 Days of Skiing in Germany
    Anna V.
    • Feb 22, 2021
    Experiences

    Powdered Sugar and Cottage Cheese: 3 Days of Skiing in Germany

    “Winter is coming” Or… was coming. With the on-and-off snow (depending on where you are) it is hard to tell, and with COVID, nothing is...
    Heart of Graffiti
    Anna V.
    • Nov 30, 2020
    Experiences

    Heart of Graffiti

    I'm sure you've heard that familiar proverb that the "eyes are the windows to the soul." It is so true, now more than ever, as oftentimes...
    Switzerland - Starting University in the Alps!
    James O'Leary
    • Nov 4, 2020
    Experiences

    Switzerland - Starting University in the Alps!

    Hiking the Alps with an international group from church. Nearby mountains already have snow in October! You can read about how I got here...
    Kingdom of Beauty: Adventures in Germany
    Anna V.
    • Oct 26, 2020
    Experiences

    Kingdom of Beauty: Adventures in Germany

    When you first think of Germany, what do you think of? I, for one think instantly of the classic snow- covered cottages with the dark...
    Your Complete and Total Guide to 48 Hours in Budapest
    Catherine Mäder
    • Sep 23, 2020

    Your Complete and Total Guide to 48 Hours in Budapest

    Budapest is the city you’ve been looking for. It has everything: the art, the history, the complex geographic culture, and of course, the...
    Germany: Making the Most of a New Move
    James O'Leary
    • May 29, 2020
    Experiences

    Germany: Making the Most of a New Move

    It's November 2013 when Dad calls us from Afghanistan, where he has been deployed for the last year. After he comes back next month, we...
    Against All Odds, I Found My Home as A Military Kid
    Catherine Mäder
    • May 25, 2020
    Military Life

    Against All Odds, I Found My Home as A Military Kid

    Okay, to clarify, this is one of the most emotional topics for me to discuss. Not because it’s a sad one, but because it brings me so...

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