After 4 months in San Francisco, I'm finally beginning to understand the magic of Silicon Valley. It's the American "Just do it" mentality, it's either go big or go home.
Read MoreGo big or go home
in Life, San Francisco
culture
Hidden doors
My expectations for San Francisco included meeting lots of passionate and ambitious people, with big dreams to change the world in a meaningful way. I started wondering “Where are all the people with world-changing ideas?”
Read MoreLet's talk about education - why masters?
in Life
It seems a bit as though we take getting a degree in the Netherlands for granted sometimes, but being in the US has really made me think twice. Why do recruiters in the Netherlands seem to value a master’s more than other places?
Read MoreThat homey feeling
So far, San Francisco has been incredible. I finally got a bicycle and cycled through the city. People are amazing, it feels a bit like home (Shanghai) and there are some cultural differences between SF and NL.
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People who (don't) plan
in Life
I hate not having plans. I love going out and doing things with my friends but for some reason… Deep, deep down… I really don’t want to set anything in stone. It’s like a constant battle.
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