This morning, we waved goodbye to Amsterdam and began our journey across the Netherlands to the city of Enschede. Enschede is home to the University of Twente, where we will be staying for the next three nights. After arriving, we were received warmly by the Twente faculty and given a tour of the campus. They…
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Harnessing Energy & History
We started our day by taking the train to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans, a historic Dutch village just outside of Amsterdam. The neighborhood features windmills, clog making, and cheese tasting. In the 17th century, the windmills located here became the first central industrial zone. Over 600 wind-powered mills served as sawmills, pigment mills, oil mills, spice…
Sustaining Afloat
We started the day off by visiting one of Amsterdam’s many tulip farms. The farm can reduce excess water use by planting tulips in sandy soil with high groundwater levels. The amount of groundwater is monitored by the canal, which is the source of the water. The farm also practices sustainable methods of upkeep and…
The Floor is Chocolate!!
The first two days of our journey have been filled with great cultural and learning experiences. So far, we have gone on a canal cruise and a walking tour, and had two visits to sustainable companies. Day 1 While on the cruise, we observed the city’s architecture and other significant buildings, such as the Anne…
Next stop: Netherlands
Hi, my name is Sophia! I am currently a first-year engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering. I intend to major in Industrial Engineering and complete a certificate in Data Analytics. During my studies, I also plan to participate in Co-Op to expand my knowledge of the various applications of Industrial…