Barbara Swisher
Barbara's Program
Not even going to put where I went to high school, college, and my hometown. All was a long, long time ago. I have been a teacher for most of my life and a traveler since I wa 12 years old. Just a long time ago. Love exploring new places with new people, both young and old.
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Class Time! Smart Cities and Sustainability
Fun and educational! We have learned so much about Amsterdam as a Smart City. Lots for us to emulate. People ride bikes, use trams, and just walk to anywhere they... keep reading
A Weekend in Rotterdam
Why would one want to go to Rotterdam? To visit many sites of course! On our weekend excursion we continued our understanding of Smart Cities and Sustainability. Rotterdam was almost... keep reading
A Day in Zaanse Schans (windmills and more)
An enjoyable day was had by all today. We had sunny skies and perfect temperature. Zaanse Schans is a recreated village where you can experience how life was in the... keep reading
Stroopwafel YUM!!!
Our Dutch language class is just, fun! We were introduced to many Dutch words and phrases. These will help us navigate Amsterdam and the Netherlands, though, people speak English everywhere... keep reading
Fashion, Culture and Friends: Student Takeover by Ciara
Student view of program
An amazing first week in Paris and the environs
What can we say, we were busy, busy busy. Besides learning about the mode in France we have explored Paris and its surroundings. Many of the excursions are connected with... keep reading
Netherlands-not all just Windmills---Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseums
Amsterdam has amazing museums. The art work is phenomenal. The teens were able to visit the Van Gogh museum, immersing themselves in Van Gogh's art pieces and his life story... keep reading
Adventures in Rotterdam STUDENT TAKEOVER:Aasha Ryan
On a rainy Thursday afternoon we took the train from Amsterdam to Rotterdam. The hostel there was very different than The Generator. It was a lot smaller and as I... keep reading
Weekend of Adventures in Amsterdam - Student Take Over By Izzy Lewander and Clare Crawford
We began the weekend at Amsterdamse Bos Park, biking through the greenery. We took advantage of the opportunity by biking for 2 hours around the park. We sat before the... keep reading
Summer Solstice / June 21st
Wow! What a difference a day brings. We had a very wet and wild boat ride on the canals in Amsterdam yesterday. Today is sunny and gorgeous. A perfect day... keep reading