During Plus3, I found myself most interested in the differences in social issues between the United States and the Netherlands. A strong example of this is integration of sustainable practices into society. The Netherlands has dedicated bike lanes, signals for these bike lanes, many green roofs, and other various sustainable practices integrated into society. Even…
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New Knowledge in the Netherlands
Throughout my experience in the Netherlands, I learned many lessons that I know will stay with me long after Plus3 ends. One aspect that stood out to me was the mindset of the Netherlands as a country. Whether it was a floating farm, TU Delft’s Green Village, or biking infrastructure, sustainable practices were a part…
Off to Amsterdam!
Hello! My name is Bryce, and I am a rising sophomore bioengineering major going on Plus 3 to The Netherlands. Personally, I have never gone abroad before, so I am excited to grow and expand my horizons both personally and professionally. Although I anticipate experiencing some homesickness and culture shock, I anticipate plenty of growth…
Reflection on Global Experience in Bilbao
I gained a whole new perspective on life and globalization as a part of my professional development experience in Spain. Bilbao transformed my view on work-life balance and how actual companies operate. Research, which is something I never would have considered being a part of, is now going to be a part of my 2026…
Paul is headed to Cyprus!
Hi! I’m Paul Kullmann, a rising sophomore at the Swanson School of Engineering. Professionally, I’ve always been interested in the intersection of technology and medicine, so my major, bioengineering is a natural fit. In the future, I want to work in neural engineering, where every day I will get to create devices that let people…
Trading a City View for the Río Napo – Blog 3
For the first leg of the trip, I am staying in a gorgeous hotel called Hotel San Francisco de Quito, in the heart of the old city. Though I do not recommend wondering the streets at night, it started to truly feel at home after the first couple of days. I shared my room with…