LOG 6: Afterword

If there’s one thing to say about my experience abroad, it’s that it was not what I’d expected. To make things clear, here’s what I did expect: to study abroad from January to May 2020. to see Harry Styles in concert (VI freaking P, may I add) on May 4th, 2020. to …

LOG 5: Spring Break

It’s been two-ish weeks since I last wrote. In the past few days, you’d have found me in my bed watching the entirety of the Twilight saga with shades drawn and candles lit. No, I’m not “going through it,” but I did return from Italy early to be met with …

LOG 4: Core Course Week

It’s been a little while, so, where did I leave off? Last week was Core Course Week, meaning I spent a week with my core course (New Media and Changing Communities) doing cultural excursions and academic visits, plus eating excellent (free!) food. Coming into the week, I didn’t have any …

LOG 3: Settling In

Another week and a half has gone by, and Copenhagen is starting to feel more and more like home. I can sense my friendships deepening and/or changing and my comfort levels increasing with every passing day. Getting into a routine has been proven to benefit mental health and sleep patterns, …

LOG 2: One Week In

I’ve been in Denmark for just over a week now, and I’ve already matured mentally, explored my city, and learned (or confirmed ideas) about myself. The first few days were substantially difficult for me; adjusting to a new space and a new group proved to be a challenge, and being …

LOG 1: Before I Go

Six days. There are six days until I arrive at CPH International Airport, until I step into my DIS housing, until I walk up and down the canals of Copenhagen. I’m feeling excited, a little nervous, but mostly ready. I’ve been ready to go back to Denmark since I was …