Our last day in the Netherlands began at the world’s first ever floating farm, located in Rotterdam, just a short tram ride from the Centraal Station. This proximity to the city center enhances its sustainability and accessibility. Upon our arrival, we attended a presentation that detailed the farm’s origin and mission. The idea for the…

Returning to InHolland’s Rotterdam campus, our day commenced with an enlightening tour and lecture on equity and urban planning south of the river. Following this, we reconvened on campus to delve into the intricacies of the Business, Finance, and Law department at the university. What struck me most about Rotterdam is its role as an…

Today, we had the incredible opportunity to explore Deltaworks Park, home to a remarkable series of dams, locks, and dikes designed to control flooding. Situated in a country where a significant portion of the land lies below sea level, the Netherlands, the importance of flood control cannot be overstated. This necessity became painfully clear after…

We took a quick train ride today to the charming city of Delft. Delft lived up to its reputation as a smaller equivalent of Amsterdam, as it is often termed. Its tightly packed buildings, elaborate churches, and quaint canals gave off a feeling reminiscent of Amsterdam, which we all love so much. But our primary…

As we ventured into our second week here in the Netherlands, we were fortunate enough to enjoy a later start, affording many of us some much-needed rest. Our destination for the day was the Waternoodsmuseum. This fascinating museum not only delved into the catastrophic 1953 flood but also explored the broader topic of flood management….

Today began bright and early with a 6:45 wake-up call for a 7 am breakfast. After fueling up, we boarded the bus for a picturesque one and a half-hour drive to the Zuiderzee Museum. The museum, a delightful blend of indoor and outdoor exhibits, featured a charming, meticulously preserved village. What made the journey even…

We were finally able to get a little more sleep this morning before packing our belongings back into our suitcases and boarding the bus that would take us to Rotterdam. We started the day off at Zaanse Schans, a cute little village outside of Amsterdam. I was overwhelmed by the area’s scenery as soon as I…

Today marked our final full day in Amsterdam, and it was an enlightening one. We had the opportunity to explore two museums, both of which shed light on the experience of hiding from religious persecution, albeit with different outcomes. We began our day with a quick metro ride to Central Station. Despite having to switch…

We got up early again today and drove for an hour and a half to Nouryon. Nouryon is a business that produces chemicals for use in a range of industries, including materials, mining, natural resources, and self-care as well as home and personal care. When two men discovered they could utilize organic peroxides to bleach…

Venturing beyond the confines of Amsterdam, our day began early with a 6am drive to the sprawling green countryside of North Holland. Our first stop was Royal FloraHolland, a cooperative and flower auction serving local and international floriculturists. We arrived at the gargantuan warehouse in Aalsmeer, just southwest of Amsterdam, spanning as far as the…

Our first activity of the day was a canal cruise throughout Amsterdam and the Red Light District. The sun was out and barely a cloud in the sky… perfect boat weather. We discovered a great deal about Amsterdam’s architecture and the history of many types of buildings during this boat ride. According to our captain,…

Today was the first day we had in Amsterdam! It started with a bright and early arrival of 6am. Although we were tired we met our amazing tour guide Raha! We began our day with a scavenger hunt throughout the city to familiarize ourselves with the area. The scavenger hunt that was ‘Fault in Our…

About Me Hi! My name is Abigail Goldman I am from Cherry Hill New Jersey, and I am currently a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh intending to major in Accounting and Business Information Systems. At Pitt I’m involved in student organizations, including Alpha Epsilon Phi, and UPAA (University of Pittsburgh Accounting Association). In my…