Hello! I am Gary, and I just completed my first week in the Netherlands. I spent my first five days in Amsterdam, and the last two in Rotterdam. During my time so far in the Netherlands, I have experienced a lot of new concepts, but one of my first real ‘aha’ moments was with their…
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“Welkom In Nederland”- Welcome to The Netherlands!
For this global experience, I am excited to widen both my growing professional network with those both within and outside my chosen area of study, as well as develop a more multifaceted view on any traditional schooling I have had up until now. The program provides a unique opportunity for myself as a pre-law student…
I Heard There are Sidewalks in the Netherlands
Hello! My name is Lauren Troy. I am an incoming second year student at the University of Pittsburgh studying Applied Mathematics in the David C. Frederick Honors College. I hail from the suburbs of Philadelphia in Delaware County. I enjoy running, playing the piano, and reading in my free time. I am studying Applied Mathematics…
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…
From Pitt to the Netherlands!
Hello! I am Gary Farrell, and I just completed my first year at the University of Pittsburgh. I am from Allison Park, PA and I am pursuing a double major in Computer and Data Science from the School of Computing and Information. I am also in the Frederick Honors College, and I am working towards…
Nether-Wanted to Leave The Netherlands!
Throughout my two week stay in the Netherlands, I attended a variety of company visits including Nouryon, a chemical manufacturer, InHolland University of Applied Sciences in both Delft and Rotterdam, and many more. We also immersed ourselves in the culture and customs of the Netherlands by visiting historical museums and exploring the city by visiting flea…
A Farewell To The Netherlands
We finished up the Plus3: The Netherlands program about two weeks ago, and this trip was an unforgettable experience. Through professional site visits, cultural immersion, and meeting the best people, I can confidently say this trip was one of the best decisions I made this year. I really enjoyed all of the museums and our…
A Look Into Life in Amsterdam!
After a 17 hour travel day full of online poker and less than one hour of sleep, we landed in the Netherlands to sunny weather! We spent our first week going on several company visits, visiting museums, and immersing ourselves with the wonderful city of Amsterdam. Now, after a little over a week of being…
Jules is off to The Netherlands!
Hi everyone! My name is Jules Smalis and I am a rising sophomore, and I am going on the Plus3: The Netherlands trip. I am studying Finance and Marketing, and completing two certificates in International Business and Leadership and Ethics. Aside from my academics, I am apart of Delta Sigma Pi, a professional business fraternity,…