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Host Country Report

Images of The Netherlands:

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Videos of The Netherlands:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imjq5yQzNiI

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Music of The Netherlands:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQxITYASgBI

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News Stories about The Netherlands:

https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2020/03/number-of-dutch-coronavirus-patients-rises-to-321-no-school-for-thousands/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/elfstedentocht-netherlands-skating-marathon-bill-whitaker-60-minutes-2020-03-08/

https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2020/03/work-starts-on-the-netherlands-largest-solar-farm-so-far/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/04/construction-starts-in-netherlands-on-longest-cycling-bridge-in-europe

Travel blogs about and fiction fairy tales that originated in The Netherlands:

https://www.wanderlustingk.com/travel-blog/category/travel/europe/the-netherlands

https://fairytalez.com/region/dutch/

If you are planning on visiting The Netherlands, there are a lot of important things to know. The Netherlands is a country in western Europe. The country is bordered by the North Sea in the north and west, Germany in the east, and Belgium in the south. The culture in The Netherlands is similar to the culture in Germany. Of course, The Netherlands has its own unique culture. Amsterdam is the commercial and cultural capital of The Netherlands, is a top financial center in Europe, and has the oldest stock exchange in the world . Some of the top attractions within Amsterdam are the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh museum, and the historic canals. Rotterdam is another important city in The Netherlands. Rotterdam is well-known for being the home of the Erasmus University, the maritime heritage, world-famous architecture, and the largest port in the whole of Europe. The Hague is another very important city in The Netherlands. The Hague is the headquarters for the Dutch government, the Supreme Court, the Parliament, and the Council of the State. This city is also home to several foreign embassies and international organizations such as the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice. A popular place to visit in The Netherlands is the fields of tulips in Holland. It is important to remember that tulip season is only about six to eight weeks of the year. If you plan to go visit the tulip fields, it is best to go during mid-April. Wherever you go in The Netherlands, cycling is the most common form of transportation. The Netherlands has a very interesting history. These key events and periods in Dutch history have shaped The Netherlands into the country that it is today. In ancient times, The Netherlands was a geographically difficult place to live with its rivers, lakes, wetlands, and woods. However, this protected the land from being invaded. In the middle ages, The Netherlands was one of the richest areas in Europe. At the end of the 18th century, the Kingdom of The Netherlands was created. During World War I, The Netherlands remained neutral. However, in World War II, The Netherlands was invaded and occupied by the Germans. After the difficult years of reconstruction directly after World War II, the Netherlands sustained in the second half of the 20th century a continuous and fast economical growth. Today the Netherlands is one of the most developed and wealthiest countries in the world. Dutch is the official and most spoken language in The Netherlands. However, a large majority of the Dutch people also speak English. Dutch is one of the easiest languages to learn for people who speak English, because Dutch is somewhere between German and English. Since 1815, The Netherlands has been a constitutional monarchy. Since 1848, The Netherlands is also a parliamentary democracy. Roman Catholicism is the largest religion in The Netherlands. Interestingly, over half of the population in The Netherlands report to not have a religion. Gender roles in The Netherlands were firmly divided along traditional gender lines not too long ago. In the years since 1960 the Dutch government has come to take an increasingly liberal position, essentially holding that the state must support the free choice of the individual. Men and women must be permitted to arrange their lives as they wish. And this should not be hampered by gender or the cultural ideas and practices surrounding how a man or a woman ought to be and act. From 1974 onwards, the Dutch government has tried to ensure equal rights and equal opportunities for men and women. In the Netherlands, one of the most popular national newspapers is De Telegraaf. One of the most popular Dutch television stations is NPO 1, and one of the most popular Dutch radio stations is Radio 10. The Netherlands has a viable film industry. According to IMDb, two of the most popular dutch films are Backslide, a film about two dutch boys that have an extremely close friendship that causes them to lose grip on reality and commit violent crimes, and Black Book, a film about a Jewish singer that infiltrates the regional Gestapo headquarters for the Dutch renaissance when The Netherlands was invaded by Germans during World War II. The Dutch vary in their food due to the influence of different cultures. Here are some foods that they will eat for breakfast or lunch: bread, crackers, biscuit, jam, cheese, meat, oatmeal, yogurt, Brinta, and a tosti (which is similar to a toasted sandwich). Breakfast is usually eaten between six and eight in the morning. Lunch is normally eaten between twelve and two in the afternoon. For dinner, a typical Dutch meal consists of meat, potatoes, vegetables, and gravy. Dinner is usually eaten between five and seven in the evening. Families mostly eat together around the dinner table. Some unique food in The Netherlands is Stroopwafel, which is a wafer cookie made from two thin layers of baked dough joined by a caramel filling; Poffertjes, which are little Dutch pancakes; and Bitterballen, which is stew meat that is breaded and fried. The most common greeting in The Netherlands is a handshake with a nod of the head. Among friends and family, it is common to greet one another by kissing on alternating cheeks three times. Like most of Europe, The Netherlands form of currency is the Euro. The traditional Dutch communication style is low context, focuses on words to convey meaning, and messages are taken more literally. Also, Dutch communication style is formal, is sensitive to position and age, avoids emotional displays, and values politeness. The Dutch communication style is more neutral. They are more likely to monitor the amount of emotion they display. Also, in regards to time, the Dutch are more likely to give full attention to tasks one at a time instead of having a flexible schedule. The Dutch are generally straightforward, direct, and to the point people. It is important to respect other people’s personal space and be polite. The Dutch are not too different from Americans in the way that they dress. However, to better interact with locals, it is better not to stick out like a tourist. So, it is better to avoid loud patriotic shirts and baseball caps, because they are not often worn in The Netherlands. Remember to take all safety precautions when in The Netherlands or visiting any country. Some things to remember are to not walk alone at night, keep the address of where you are staying in both English and Dutch, and be cautious of what bag you are carrying and how you are carrying it. The Netherlands is a beautiful country with rich culture, beautiful architecture, and various different places to visit. Enjoy your trip!

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Activity #5

When I was researching for this assignment, I found a great resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called a destination tool. Here is the link to it: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list

This tool allows a person to input the country that they will be visiting and get information about healthy traveling to that country. I really liked this tool, because it has almost all the information a person would need to know about how to stay healthy when traveling to that specific country. This tool is really simple to use and has lots of information. When I used this tool, I input the country that I plan to visit, The Netherlands. Then, the first information that this resources covers is current health issues in The Netherlands and how to protect yourself. With the spread of coronavirus throughout the world, they have a warning level three to avoid all non-essential travel. Next, there is information about vaccines that are necessary to have when traveling to The Netherlands. They have important reminders and tips on how to stay healthy including food and water safety and healthy travel packing list. One tip I really liked was keeping a card that had essential information like your name, emergency number, blood types, etc. in case of an emergency. Also, this resource included another resource that has information on how to get medical care when on a study abroad trip, information on medications, and other tips. Here is the link to this resource: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/your-health-abroad.html

When I was researching resources for staying safe while studying abroad, I found a lot of great articles. However, I found that this article combined a lot of information from several different articles as well as some other helpful information: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/21-tips-to-staying-safe-abroad_b_4725192

One tip that I thought was a great idea is to write down the address of your accommodation in English and the native language of the country you are visiting. Also, there were tips like try not to walk alone at night, avoid dark areas with not many people, what kind of bag to carry, and what to do if you think you are being followed. A great unique tip was getting an international SIM card, so you can use the internet and google maps. This resource included a lot of great, practical tips on how to stay safe when traveling abroad.

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Mini Report #1: Host Country Media Collection

Mini Report: The Netherlands Media Collection