All blog posts

Plot Twist: Ik stop met Journalistiek

Plot Twist: I Quit Journalism

It’s been months since I last wrote anything here, and no, this wasn’t a strategic content break or a mindful digital detox. It was more a mix of life, overthinking, doubting, and occasionally pretending everything was to...

Published on: 13-01-2026 16:01

Struis - Cappucino crisis

Cappucino crisis Struis Groningen

In this weeks episode of Cappucino Crisis I wandered into Struis in Groningen, a cozy café on a corner in a small neighbourhood. Where students meet before class or during class (who knows).

I went in for breakfast a...

Published on: 28-09-2025 23:17

Cappucino crisis

Cappuccino Crisis

It all started with a cappuccino. Or actually: with too many cappuccinos and not enough money. Seriously, at some point my banking app was glowing red from all the payments at coffee shops while I still hadn’t found a favorite spot. ...

Published on: 19-09-2025 19:47

The other half - Boek update

The other half – Book update

I just came back from the most amazing vacation in Italy and honestly, it was so hot that the only things I could manage were lying on the beach, eating pizza, going for swims, and drinking Aperol Spritz all day, every day...

Published on: 21-08-2025 13:50

Ik heb vertraging (en niet door de NS deze keer)

I’ve Got a Delay (And for Once, Not Because of the Train Company)

The first year is over… and I didn’t make it. Yep, that sucks.

On my resit I scored a 5.3 iconic, almost, but mostly just painful. The past few weeks I’ve been going through a bit of an ...

Published on: 18-07-2025 15:44

Goedkoop, snel & best wel gezond: mijn favoriete recepten

Cheap, Quick & Pretty Healthy: My Favorite Recipes

When I first moved out on my own, I thought I’d just magically whip up a proper meal every day. Spoiler: nope. By day three I was surviving on sandwiches or instant soup.

Healthy eating is usually ...

Published on: 01-07-2025 17:26

Help, ik studeer Journalistiek en ik weet niet eens hoe je een statief uitklapt

Help, I Study Journalism and I Don’t Even Know How to Unfold a Tripod

When I started my Journalism degree this school year, I had just finished my MBO4 program in International Hospitality Studies. So I already had a few years of studying behind me. B...

Published on: 23-06-2025 20:29

Eerste blog post!

First Blog Post!

Hi! So nice that you’ve landed on my little corner of the internet!

I’m Lotte, coffee lover, journalism student, and someone who really enjoys baking (yes, it’s possible, even in a tiny student kitchen)!

I started this blog because, bef...

Published on: 20-06-2025 09:28