Jasmine Fletcher's Story
After three weeks in the Netherlands, participating in the Global Energy Transition Summer School - I’ve finally made it back home after 24+ hours of traveling. It was a great learning experience, and I am thankful to have had the opportunity to go to a summer school in the Netherlands. I learned so much about alternative green energy like solar and wind, as well as what it takes psychologically for society to adopt such green systems. A highlight of the experience was the field trip to the Island of Ameland, Netherlands. The island was so beautiful and remarkably it was almost completely sustainable/self-reliant on energy. The solar panels in the photo below power all residential buildings and houses on the island. We received a presentation by one of the leading municipal energy workers and even got to bike around the island.
The Netherlands seem to be so ahead of Canada in subjects like: energy, biodiversity, health, and wellness. They have so many strategies as well as cultural practices that would be beneficial for Canada to adopt. Next year, it is very likely that I will apply once again for another summer school experience through NSCC International. I just cannot turn down great opportunities like the ones offered by NSCC International.