Courtney WithrowSpeaking a Foreign Language Changes Your PersonalityWe aren’t the same people when we speak a foreign language.5 min read·Oct 23, 2022--2--2
Courtney WithrowThis Paper Mill in France Has Been Running for 500 YearsThe Moulin du Got, near the tiny village of Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat, uses centuries-old paper making equipment and techniques.7 min read·May 28, 2022----
Courtney WithrowFrench Fries Aren’t French…They’re BelgianYou’re no doubt familiar with French fries. If you’ve ever traveled to Belgium, though, then you’ve likely heard a different story about…5 min read·May 20, 2022----
Courtney WithrowHere’s Why Europe Has Its Own HolidayMay 9 is Europe Day, which marks the beginning of the European Union. Why does the EU need its own holiday? Do people actually celebrate?5 min read·May 9, 2022----
Courtney WithrowHow to Play Inappropriate Party Games in a Second LanguageWhen you’ve masted humor in a second language, you’ve mastered that language.5 min read·Jan 16, 2022----
Courtney WithrowEnglish the Most Common Language in Europe? Not If the French Can Help ItThe French are taking aim at Europe’s new lingua franca.5 min read·Dec 5, 2021--2--2
Courtney WithrowCan We Be Done With Anti-COVID Protests Now?35k people violently protested against coronavirus safety measures in Brussels.5 min read·Nov 22, 2021----
Courtney WithrowWhy Belgium Is Actually Two CountriesJuly 21 is Belgium’s National Day, a celebration of unity. But this small European nation has never been more divided.6 min read·Jul 20, 2021--1--1
Courtney WithrowThe Rise of Euro EnglishWhat’s the most common choice for a second language in Europe? It’s not French, German, Spanish, or Italian. It’s English.5 min read·Apr 26, 2021--12--12
Courtney WithrowWhat Europeans Think of Americans Post-TrumpThe European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) did a survey of residents in 11 European countries at the end of 2020 to gauge their…4 min read·Jan 29, 2021----