Let’s get real. On my first post, my pre-departure post, I talked a bit about my anxiety and how nervous I was to go abroad. Since then I haven’t touched on my anxiety as much — which does not mean it hasn’t been present. Abroad is not all sunshine and roses, as much as it…
Tag: #Copenhagen
Tea with Rabbits: Study Tour Wednesdays
A quick recap on the past few Wednesdays, when we don’t have official class, but instead go on “study tours” or field trips with our classes. Several weeks ago, my Sociology of the Family class went to a kids after-school day-care program. This specific program was for kids aged 9-11 years old. Parents paid $85/month…
Exploring the City: Half-Marathon Edition
I finally did it! The big day arrived and was over faster than I thought – I ran the Copenhagen half-marathon last Sunday. After I got back from Sweden Saturday afternoon, I quickly rushed to packet-pick up to get my bib number and t-shirt for the half, which was scheduled for 11am the next day….
Short Study Tour Week: Sweden
Let’s talk about sex. We could spend a lot of time discussing the cultural differences regarding casual sex between the United States and Europe, but what I really want to talk about is prostitution. This week is short study tour week, which means we get the week off from regular classes and spend time with…
Blackberries & Ginger Tea & Everything you need to know about a visiting host family
Alas, I have come down with the plague. I have felt a sickness coming on since Sunday, but it really hit last night and this morning. It took all my energy to make it to class this morning just so I could take a quiz, then I came right home and made myself some…
Living like a Dane
Hello!! It’s been a while since my last post — as I mentioned last time, I’ve barely had any time to myself (not necessarily a bad thing, I’m exploring a ton!), but one of these days I’ll run out of steam… fellow introverts, you understand me. Since I wrote my last post, I’ve done so…
What’s the deal with all the bikers?
I am in Copenhagen! It is officially my sixth day here, but honestly it feels like it has been a month. I have barely had any rest time and am just enjoying sitting at my desk right now writing my thoughts about the past couple of days down. Here’s the rundown! I flew from Chicago…
Hygge and Cobbled Streets 