Ashlyn Thomas

Eid Al-Adha (“Feast of the Sacrifice”) is the second and most important of the two main holidays in Islam. The first Eid takes place two months before the second and... keep reading

Couscous is a traditional Moroccan dish, eaten on Fridays - the day of congregational prayer. Huge groups gather around one big table a eat the dish together, normally by hand... keep reading

Contribution from World Government Student, Daisy: Passports, check. Backpack, check. Toothbrush, check...And we were off! With tired eyes but excited spirits, we said goodbye to the hostel which has become... keep reading

This reflection was written by World Government student, Sasha: It’s been a dream of mine for countless years to go to the Anne Frank House. Ever since I read her... keep reading

Considered one of Europe's greatest collections of art, the Rijksmuseum houses over one million pieces and is surely a must-see for every visitor to the Netherlands. Works by the famous... keep reading

As a Program Leader, I'm always amazed at how much students grow in their short time abroad. Over the last three weeks, I saw student positions challenged, changed, expanded upon... keep reading

Passport and proof of vaccination These are items that will get you in and out of Amsterdam (Brussels as well). Don't lose these as your passport and vaccination card will... keep reading

World Government Participant, Taryn, chose to share her experience visiting the International Criminal Court: At the end of my first week on the World Government program in Amsterdam, I had... keep reading

On students' final day of the program, they spent time reflecting on what moments stood out most to them from their time in Morocco. These are their responses. What was... keep reading

Hi! My name is Daya, and I am a high school student studying abroad in Mohammedia, Morocco. After a fantastic "homestay family weekend" going to the beach, learning to make... keep reading