Our final day started with an exciting visit to the Floating Farm. We first started with a quick presentation that went over the Floating Farms entire premise and promoted its sustainable efforets. Our presentator explained that the Floating Farm is a small farm that is in the water supported by a platform that moves with…
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Day 11: From Rain to Rooftops
Day 11 brought us a cloudy day and even better a nice laid back day with some amazing experts that gave us tours and a lot of sustainability knowledge. After a quick breakfast, we started with a walking tour focused on sustainable architecture and water management in Rotterdam. Our guide, Rob, showed us how the…
Day 10: Dam, thats Impressive!
Today’s visit to the Delta Works was by far one of the coolest experiences of the trip from an engineering perspective. We began at the visitors center, where we watched a short film that gave us an overview of how and why the Delta Works came to be. The system was built in response to…
Day 9: Green Moments
Today we visited a very exciting place which was our very first school of the trip: TU Delft. After stepping off the train I was amazed by the vibrant energy and large amount of green spaces already visible with our short walk to the Green Village. At the Green Village I discovered a tremendous amount…
Day 8: A Sea of Change
Today began with a nice change of pace which was a late start that I thoroughly enjoyed. It allowed me to sleep in and treat myself to a breakfast of my choice outside of the hotel. At promptly 1:00 PM, we embarked on our journey to the Watersnood Museum, a powerful experience that deepened my…
Day 7: Courting Peace by the Sea
Today’s adventure started in Rotterdam, the modern port city that feels like a completely different world compared to Amsterdam’s narrow canals and classic charm. From there, we made our way to The Hague, known as the diplomatic center of the Netherlands. While Amsterdam holds the capital title The Hague is where the Dutch parliament meets…
Day 6: The Right Chemistry for a Greener Future (:
Today, we had the unique opportunity to step inside Nouryon, a global leader in specialty chemicals, to learn how they are using science to make their products and practices more sustainable. The visit combined in-depth discussions, guided lab tours, and a look at the innovations that shape everyday materials. We began with a tour of…
Day 5: Goghing to Van Gogh!
This morning, we visited the Anne Frank House which was a deeply emotional and unforgettable experience. Walking through the small, hidden rooms where Anne Frank and her family lived in fear brought history to life in a way textbooks never could. One part of the exhibit that especially moved me was a series of artistic…
Day 4: Blown away by Zaan Schans
Today we left the bustle of Amsterdam behind and boarded a morning train that was bound for Zaandijk Zaanse Schans, a small village that felt like stepping into a storybook. This town is nestled in the city of Zaandam, the area is known for its traditional Dutch architecture, scenic canals, and gorgeous working windmills. Our…
Day 3: A Blooming Good Day!
Our day kicked off bright and early with a memorable 6:00 a.m. breakfast which was a cucumber sandwich and a bag of paprika chips. It was an unexpected combo that gave us all a good laugh and the energy we needed for a packed day. Our first stop was Royal FloraHolland, the world’s largest flower…
Day 2: It was a Gouda Day in Amsterdam
After my first great night of sleep in two days, we started our day with a guided city tour that completely exceeded expectations. Our guide Ian was a local who didn’t just show us around he told us the stories behind the places, the policies, and the people that make Amsterdam what it is today!…
Day 1: Tip-toeing through the tulips
After an almost 24 hour travel day and minimal sleep for most (I got five hours though!) we arrived in Amsterdam bright and early ready to take on our first full day. To start off our morning we trekked through customs, a train, and the metro to arrive at our hotel and drop off our…
Let’s Dutch Things up a Notch!
Hi, My name is Andela Dozier, and I am from Bucks County, PA (40 minutes outside of philly!). I am an incoming second-year studying Mechanical Engineering in the Swanson School of Engineering. Additionally I am also in the Frederick Honors College and I plan on getting an industrial engineering minor and a sustainability certificate! Some…