Today was a super cool experience as we visited Delta Works which protects the Netherlands from water. We began the day with breakfast at the hotel and then departed on an hour-long bus ride to Delta Works. When we got to Delta Works, we had 30 minutes to explore. During this time, we were able…

Today was our first full day in Rotterdam. We began with breakfast at the hotel and then took the bus to the Floating Farm.  At the Floating Farm we began by getting an introduction from our tour guide. During this we learned how the farm operates and how it is the first farm that is…

In the morning we left Enschede to go to Munster in Germany. We began the day with breakfast and then travelled an hour by bus to Munster. In Munster we were given a tour from our tour guide and learned about the city’s rich history.  One thing I noticed about the city’s culture is that…

Today was more relaxed as we had a tour around Enschede and then had the rest of the day to explore the city and the University of Twente. We began our day by taking a bus to the city center. Here we met with our tour guide, who took us around. As we explored, we…

Today we continued to explore the University of Twente and learn more about sustainability. We also went to the largest windmill farm in Holland and learned more about how windmills operate.  We began our day with a lecture learning about windmills. I learned about two types of windmills, drag, and lift. Drag windmills are designed…

Today we left Amsterdam early, to go to the University of Twente in Enschede. After arriving we had a tour of the campus. The campus was large and contained lots of greenery which was beautiful to observe as we walked around. After a tour of the campus, we learned about water management systems in Enschede,…

Today was another eventful day in Amsterdam as we visited windmills, the Anne Frank Museum and ate dinner with Alumni. The day began with a visit to Zaanse Schans. Zaanse Schans is known for its collection of traditional Dutch windmills. Dutch windmills played a key role in their history as they were crucial for powering…

Today I learned a lot more about sustainability as we visited a tulip farm, floating houses and sustainable buildings. First, we visited the tulip farms which play a huge role in the Dutch economy. I learned that the climate of the Netherlands is well suited for tulip growth, which allows the country to export over…

Today was very eventful as we explored Amsterdam. We began our morning with a scavenger hunt and explored many different parts of the city. There were a lot of fellow tourists but while walking around I learned a lot about Dutch culture. After completing the scavenger hunt we had a quick lunch while sitting on…