Our last day in Rotterdam was definitely a busy one! We started by visiting the world’s first-ever Floating Farm. This farm floats on the Merwe harbor, and houses cows, plants, and many practices used to create the cow’s food, water, and cheeses. During an introductory presentation, I learned that its owners are from New York and saw…

After a quick breakfast at our hostel this morning, we took the tram to InHolland’s University of Applied Sciences in Rotterdam. This is the second university we have seen in the Netherlands, and it was nice to be able to compare InHolland’s Rotterdam campus to the campus in Delft we saw a few days ago. Upon our arrival, three faculty members…

Our day today began with a trip to InHolland’s College of Applied Sciences in Delft. Upon our arrival, we were given a presentation about aeronautical engineering, which is the only form of engineering offered on the Delft campus. Similar to the United States, this program is four years long and students obtain a bachelor’s degree. The University offers several hands-on learning projects for these students to apply the knowledge learned…

This morning, the group had free time until the afternoon, so we decided to try out a café down the street from our hostel. There were many great food options for breakfast and drinks, and we will definitely be going back  before we leave Rotterdam. After breakfast, we boarded the bus and headed off to the Watersnoodmuseum. This museum focuses on…

Our first day in Rotterdam began with a quick breakfast before we were off to the Zuiderzeemuseum, which is a little over an hour away from our new hostel. Upon our arrival, our group boarded a boat which took us across the water and into the old village. This museum focuses on the maritime history of the old…

Today was the first morning on our trip where we had some extra time to sleep in, which was definitely appreciated. We packed up all of our bags and loaded up the bus for Rotterdam! Our first stop of the day was Zaanse Schans, a small neighborhood just outside of Amsterdam. As we stepped off the bus, the first thing I noticed was…

Today was our last day in Amsterdam, and it began with seeing a museum called Our Lord in the Attic. This museum dates back to the 17th century when the Catholics were unable to practice their faith freely in Amsterdam and had to do so in secret. A wealthy Catholic named Jan Hartman bought the three…

Our day today began with a quick hotel breakfast before our departure to Nouryon, a chemical manufacturing company located in Deventer. We were given a presentation from a Pitt alum who currently works for Nouryon, and she gave some insight into what it is like working abroad and what the company does. I learned that Nouryon focuses on safety…

Our day started off bright and early with a visit to Royal Flora Holland, the largest flower auction in the world. When we walked into the warehouse, the first thing I noticed was how large it was! It took us a little over an hour to walk around its perimeter. The employees drove motorized carts…

Our second day in Amsterdam was a huge success! After our delicious breakfast at the hotel, we were off to our canal cruise which took us through a series of canals in Amsterdam. I found that looking at various buildings, landmarks, and bridges from the water rather than land provided a whole new perspective! I…

I am so excited to say that we have officially made it to the Netherlands after a long day of traveling! Despite my lack of sleep on our overnight flight from Boston to Amsterdam, I could not wait to explore all the city has to offer. As we were leaving the Amsterdam airport to head to our hotel, my friends and…

Hello everyone! My name is Cassandra Roberts, but most people call me Cassie. I am from Hillsborough, New Jersey, and a first year here at Pitt. My major is undeclared within the College of Business Administration, but I plan on pursuing a degree in both business information systems and accounting. In my free time, I…