Study Abroad: Amsterdam

Designed the Groene Boat, a floating community hub integrating water purification, hydroponic gardens, public facilities, and mobile STEM education for underserved Amsterdam neighborhoods

Conducted field research on urban food systems, water management, housing, and mobility infrastructure across Amsterdam

Collaboratively developed and presented group design proposal addressing urban sustainability challenges

Analyzed how social, cultural, and political factors shape health using interdisciplinary social science research

Debated contemporary health issues and developed evidence-based solutions beyond biomedical approaches

Collaborated to create a social media campaign and video essay, and presented weekly readings in seminar discussions

Gained foundational proficiency in Dutch through task-based lessons, oral exams, and practical conversations with native speakers

Completed cultural assignments and field trips to apply language skills in real-world contexts

Delivered a final presentation incorporating Dutch vocabulary and cultural research

Analyzed Dutch art from Renaissance to contemporary periods through visual analysis papers and museum research

Presented on Dutch artists and Amsterdam architecture to international peers, demonstrating research and public speaking skills

Explored 500+ years of art history through field visits to museums and cultural sites across the Netherlands