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From Created Lands to Dutch Delights
The trip on these days included explorations in Almere, enjoying a day at Amsterdam forest, traditional Zaanse Schans, and a cooking class.
Museums Galore!
One of the many components of the Inside World Governance Program is experiencing various cultural activities that Amsterdam and the surrounding areas have to offer. Over the last two weeks... keep reading
Settling Into Routine
Day 3: The Beauty of the Canals Hoi! Students had their first Dutch language class and learned greetings and common phrases that will help them throughout their studies here in... keep reading
A First-Hand Dutch Experience
What does studying abroad look like? For many people, studying abroad looks like the typical University setting where students sit in a classroom in a foreign country and listen to... keep reading
Welkom to Amsterdam
Day 1: Arrival Day! Emotions and anticipation were high when over 40 students and flight chaperones met at EWR Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey. Students arrived timid... keep reading
IWG - Settling Into Amsterdam
Study abroad programs offer students a unique opportunity to expand their horizons, immerse themselves in different cultures, and gain invaluable educational experiences. High school students from around the United States... keep reading
A Journey into Dutch Masterpieces and Cultural Splendor by Caelinn Ford- Student Takeover
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam stands as a beacon of art, culture, and history, inviting visitors from around the world to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the treasures of Dutch... keep reading
Brussels Day 2: The EU Parliament Game!
On our last day in Brussels, some of the students participated in an EU Parliament Simulation game. Each student was assigned a country/political party for the game. They were then... keep reading
Brussels Day 1
We had a full day of visits on our first full day in Brussels! First, we went to the Parliament of the European Union. At the Parliament, the students received... 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
Keti Koti: Ceremony and Celebration
Students were in the Netherlands at a historic moment. One hundred and fifty years after the abolition of slavery, at the annual Keti Koti festival that celebrates liberation, the King... 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
A Trip Through Amsterdam's History
Today students visited the Amsterdam Museum and received a special private tour from our native friend and amazing personal tour guide, Jan. As an innovative city museum, the Amsterdam Museum... keep reading
Cooking up a cultural experience
What's better than eating traditional foods when you travel? Being invited to learn to cook it yourself! Students did just that in the cozy kitchen of a local chef, who... keep reading
Trial and Error
Affordable houusing is a problem everywhere. In the Netherlands, the need for space to create a new town was solved by creating brand new land where the sea once was... keep reading