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Going vegan and zero waste for the environment

Yasmim Pessoa

Can social and environmental change start with one person’s lifestyle and habits? Can social and political engagement be loosened from organizations and affiliations? As a person inspired by the possibility to live a life that causes less harm for others… Continue a ler »

My new Brussels routine and why having a schedule is important when studying abroad

Yasmim Pessoa

I admit it: my first semester as a master’s student was quite chaotic. I was trying to figure myself out while living in the moment and studying. I did not manage my time well and ended up doing most things… Continue a ler »

How I live and study in Europe on a tight budget (it is really not that hard)

Yasmim Pessoa

We live in a society that wants you to want stuff. But even though stuff is nice, it’s just stuff. The sooner you realize this, the sooner will be able to let go of our society embedded idea of having… Continue a ler »

Not speaking the language of the city that you live

Yasmim Pessoa

It is not easy to go to a new place where you don’t speak the language and having to start your life there. Brussels is a very multilingual city and English is pretty natural. But is not the cultural language.… Continue a ler »

For times of uncertainty: How to make decisions that last in your 20s

Yasmim Pessoa

I’m writing this from my tablet. Just realizing how uncomfortable it is to write with a digital keyboard. Oh well. I am writing from my tablet because I was reading one of those free e-books about how to become a writer… Continue a ler »

Starting over in a new city with the best attitude

Yasmim Pessoa

About a month ago, I have started a brand new semester in a new university. I moved from Austria after being over 4 months studying there, and getting used to doing things the Austrian way. I even tried to speak… Continue a ler »