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Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!!

Natasha Levanti

In the last two weeks, one has really felt Spring coming to Copenhagen. Overall it has been a little bit warmer, and sunnier than it has been since late October. The weather has brought me to wonder where I put my sunglasses when I stashed them away … Continue reading

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Don’t Be A Student, Part I: Your Time Is Valuable

Cooper Dukes

To the college students out there: How many hours do you work per week? What baskets do your work fall under? What is your target hourly wage per basket? What is your real hourly wage? If you can’t answer these questions, then I have a follow-up:… Continue reading

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Love from Home!

Emily Adair

YAY! I got a care package from Grandma and Aunt Bobbi today! I was smiling the whole way from school back home while carrying this huge package. Danes don’t usually walking around with a grin on their face, so I probably looked pretty silly :) I ope… Continue reading

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Short Study Tour to Western Denmark

Emily Adair

I just spent the last few days with my Public Health class traveling around western Denmark for our short study tour. We had three academic visits in order to learn more about healthcare in Denmark, but we also did some cultural and fun stuff as well. … Continue reading

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Pumpin’ It Up in Western Denmark

Sara Robinson

After this weekend, I will never look at pumps or vacuum cleaners in the same way. It was a jam-packed trip full of company visits, cultural sites, bus naps, and going to bars with my teacher (I’m not kidding). We … Continue reading Continue reading

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I’m so domestic!

Emily Adair

I have already (have only?) been in Copenhagen for two weeks now! I feel like I have been here for way longer actually. I thought it would take me a lot longer to adjust to a new place, school, life. Anyway, this weekend was a blast. On Friday, DIS sp… Continue reading

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Loppen & Loppemarked

Kelsey Nosek

Last night I saw Sleigh Bells at the Loppen in Christiania. If we hadn’t asked people for directions, there was literally no way we would’ve found the place. Christiania is not well-lit at night and we didn’t see a sign on the venue. Basically we notic… Continue reading

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"No, no, he’s Batman"

Caitlin Aymong

So I thought today would be the first day I could get some pictures online. I’ve tried in the past and it wasn’t working. I figured it was because the internet connection isn’t too strong here, so I tried it at school where I have full service. Nope. S… Continue reading

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DIS vs. Georgetown Round #1: Administration

Cooper Dukes

An analysis of the (non-academic) value offered by Georgetown University, versus the value offered by my study abroad program in Denmark. Continue reading

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