Today was our last day in the Netherlands, and we took a day trip to the Hague. The Hague is not the capital of the Netherlands (that title belongs to Amsterdam) but it does house the Dutch government, parliament, and royal family, and it serves as the global center for international law and justice. We…

Today, we started the day off with breakfast, where I made the Dutch sprinkle bread that Enno had told us about yesterday as a treat. Then, we took the metro to the city center of Rotterdam, which was very rainy today. We did a waking tour of Rotterdam, and it was really interesting to see…

Today, we rose early for an all-day trip to Deltaworks. We took a private bus to the area, and the Deltaworks facility kindly provided us with traditional Dutch pastries called Zeeuwse bolus. They were like cinnamon rolls but thinner, and with the sweet spice mix rubbed all over the bread, rather than just in the…

Today, we woke up in Rotterdam for the first time. Our hotel room (including the bathroom) was decorated with prints of tarsiers with bright orange eyes, which were a little scary while showering. We hopped on the Rotterdam metro and made our way to our first stop of the day, a floating farm. We attended…

Today was our last day waking up in Enschede. We packed up and took our bus all the way across the border to Germany, where we visited Munster. The city was quiet, since it was a Sunday and many people were attending church, especially the older generations. Stores were mostly closed today, so after a…

Today, we went on a tour of Enschede led by a municipal civil engineer, and learned about the variety of sustainability features that Enschede uses to maintain its structure. In Enschede, one of the main environmental issues is the collection of rainwater and possibility of flooding with heavy rain. Therefore, engineers create natural and sustainable…

Today, we started off the morning with a lecture from a mechanical and aerospace engineering professor at the University of Twente about the aerodynamics of windmill blades, and a general overview of how windmills work. We learned that one of the major downsides to wind energy is the potential noise of the windmills, and to…

Today, we left Amsterdam early and traveled to Enshcede by bus. We arrived and left our luggage at a hotel very close to the campus of the University of Twente, since the hotel wasn’t ready for check-in yet. Therefore, we immediately went to the university and learned about the different housing options of the students,…

Today, we took a train to Zaanse Schans, and learned about the old windmills there, which were vital to the early the Dutch economy. The windmills were used for a variety of tasks, including sawing lumber, grinding spices, and even controlling the water in the surrounding areas. The windmills could also be rotated to face…

Hello, my name is Clementine Asmuth-Day and I am from Central PA. I am majoring in mechanical engineering, and planning on getting a nuclear certificate as well. From a young age, I have been passionate about sustainability and sustainable forms of energy, and I hope to make a difference in those areas. I plan on…