It has now been almost three weeks since I returned from the Netherlands, and during this time, I have given considerable thought to my trip. Especially now that I am surrounded by the familiarity of my home, I have come to realize just how special my experience was. Not only did I have the chance…
Author: Alec Fialkov
Greetings! I'm Alec Fialkov from Des Moines, Iowa--I'm an undergraduate student in the Swanson School of Engineering and Frederick Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh. I am majoring in electrical engineering and pursuing a minor in music. I am currently on track to graduate in the Spring of 2028 and I cannot wait to apply my knowledge and skills to create and manage a more sustainable energy grid!
Tolerance in the Netherlands
One of the most notable cultural differences I’ve observed in the Netherlands is the remarkable tolerance of the Dutch people. From religion and ethnicity to soft drug use and even legal (albeit highly regulated) prostitution, it seems the Dutch keep an open mind about most things. What is really interesting is how this attitude seems…
From the Allegheny to Amsterdam
About Me Hello everyone! I am Alec Fialkov, an electrical engineering undergraduate student at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering (SSOE) and Frederick Honors College (FHC). I am from Des Moines, Iowa, but I am very glad to call Pittsburgh home–at least for the next couple of years. Aside from majoring in electrical…