Amsterdam is a stunning city. It has a village-like charm combined with the cosmopolitan vibe and cultural life of a European capital. What strikes me about Amsterdam is that it’s a city where traditions aren’t set in stone although it’s still Dutch at its heart. Compared to many other Dutch cities, including the Hague and Maastricht, it’s … Continue reading I Amsterdam
After living in the Netherlands for an entire week I definitely feel for settled and confident in my abilities to not only navigate public transportation but also in my abilities to get outside my comfort zone and embrace the Dutch culture, language, food, and lifestyle. So far my time here has been a very transformative … Continue reading A Week Living In The Netherlands
Compared to other provinces in the Netherlands, Limberg has a more varied landscape, with woods, a big river – Maas, beautiful natural parks, a region of hills and ridges – Vaalserberg, and interesting towns, castles, good museums, and wineries. They also celebrate a weeklong festival called Carnaval during the days leading up to Ash Wednesday, which involves … Continue reading Learning In Limberg
Upon arriving in Rotterdam we met with our tour guide where he taught us all about the historic port city and its influence in business and trade. During the tour my International Environmental Law and Sustainability and Global Corporate Leadership class learned that Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands, despite significant losses … Continue reading Roaming Around Rotterdam
On my first official day in Luxembourg City, I went to a highly reviewed local coffee shop and café called Ready?! that not only had great grapefruit lemonade and marble cake but access to free wifi, so I could enjoy the scenic view of the city while working on my blog posts. After spending a … Continue reading A Weekend In Luxembourg
Crossing the broader into Belgium, the country felt both similar and different to the Netherlands. Unlike Maastricht which has a quaint small town feel and is surrounded by a wonderfully scenic landscape with cobbled roads, graceful architecture, pleasantly cool weather, and smiling and helpful people, Liège is a much bigger city and has more of … Continue reading Crossing The Boarder For A Day In Liége, Belgium
Today, my International Environmental Laws and Sustainability and Global Corporate Leadership class started our day early with a 3:45 am wake-up call to catch a 2.5-hour train to The Hague. Our first stop at the Hague, once we arrived, was the Peace Palace, where we met with Tom, our guide, at 8:30 am. He taught … Continue reading Discovering The Delft And The Hague
Many of our daily activities – such as living in our homes, using electricity and water, driving a car, or disposing of waste – create greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions are our household’s carbon footprint and they vary depending on our location, habits, and personal choices. On a global scale, our households are responsible for … Continue reading Addressing Social And Environmental Sustainability
Having been to Amsterdam, I knew The Netherlands itself is a beautiful country. Rolling plains that gently curve as far as one can see, with large farms overlooking them. Taking a walking tour around the city of Maastricht though, I was amazed by how clean and wonderfully scenic the little town is. The city is … Continue reading Exploring Maastricht
After landing in Brussels at 9:30am and taking three trains, I finally arrived in Maastricht around 2pm in the afternoon. After unpacking my stuff, getting settled, and taking a quick nap before meeting up with my study abroad classmates, we headed over to Bistro Croquant for dinner. At dinner, I noticed that unlike in the … Continue reading Arriving In Maastricht
Sarah's European Voyage 