Tuesday launched us into the detailed past of one of the Netherlands’ darkest, yet most important, moments in history: the flood of 1953. We left early to arrive at the Deltaworks to learn about the tragic flood, and the actions the Netherlands has taken in response to it. The Deltaworks is a large complex along…
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Moo-ving Towards Sustainability
Early Monday morning, we woke up for our first full day in Rotterdam. With a gray, cold forecast ahead, I unfortunately wasn’t dressed for the weather, but I still ended up having a great day. We navigated public transit across the city and began with a visit to an innovative floating farm, followed later by…
From Ruins to Remembering
Sunday brought us to the second country of our trip: Germany. It was my first time visiting the country, and I was excited for the opportunity to immerse myself in its history and culture. Our destination was the city of Münster, a place whose history stretches back thousands of years. Despite its long history, many…
Going with the Flow in Enschede
Today was a balance between learning about sustainability and experiencing the student culture here in Enschede. Throughout the day, we saw how the city carefully plans for the future while also witnessing the strong sense of community that defines life at the University of Twente. Our morning began with another guided tour, this time through…
Catching a Dutch Breeze
After a string of great days this past week, I think day five may have topped them all. Following a quick morning tour around Twente, we boarded a bus and headed out for what were, in my opinion, the two most interesting experiences of the trip so far. After a lengthy ride, we received a…
From Canals to Campus
Our fourth day here has, in many ways, been the most eye-opening so far. We woke up early this morning to leave Amsterdam and arrived at the University of Twente in Enschede a little after 10 a.m. Although I was sad to be leaving Amsterdam, I was excited to see what university life is like…
Heavy Reflections: Anne Frank House
Day three of our trip threw us deep into the history of the Netherlands. Our morning began in the village of Zaanse Schans, where we explored traditional Dutch windmills, clogs, and cheese-making practices that date back centuries. In contrast, the afternoon brought us to a far heavier chapter of history as we visited the Anne…
Making Waves in Sustainability
Today marked our second full day in the Netherlands. Our group tours today were much slower than those back in the center of Amsterdam; a change of pace that I greatly appreciated. This morning, we traveled outside the city to visit a family-owned tulip farm. From the moment we arrive d, we were greeted with…
Jean-ius Alternatives
Today was our group’s first full day in the Netherlands. While we are all still adjusting to the time difference, we are also learning how to adjust to one another as a group. We began the day exploring the city of Amsterdam through a scavenger hunt, which gave us the chance to experience the city…
Getting Amped up for Amsterdam
Hallo! My name is Noah, and I’m a rising sophomore in the Swanson School of Engineering’s Electrical Engineering program at the University of Pittsburgh. Growing up just ten minutes north of Oakland, I always had a feeling I would end up at Pitt. My long-term goal is to build a career as an electrical engineer…