Vi Ses Denmark!!!

My study abroad experience is coming to a close as I'm leaving Denmark tomorrow and heading back to the USA. My departure comes with lots of mixed feelings- I'm looking forward to being back home with family and friends, but at the same time I don't want this amazing chapter of my life in Denmark to end. Here's a list of what I'll miss most about Denmark:

- my host family!!! (I could never have imagined being so close to another family. I'm so fortunate to have had this close bond/relationship and I'm looking forward to staying in touch with them 

- Everything DIS = classes, staff, study tours, SAC events...

- walking around the streets in Copenhagen

- hygge weekends with morning breakfast spreads and tasty cakes with coffee/tea

- my yellow bike 

- movie nights with Danish subtitles

- The Black Diamond Library

- seeing the Danish flag everywhere

- casually spotting the royal family on a monthly basis

- talking about the "States" 

- Birthday family dinners

- modern, Ikea-like Danish homes

- Danish laid-back lifestyle in general

The list really could go on because these past four months have been absolutely amazing! I'm so happy and lucky to have had this opportunity and I've definitely learned something about another part of the world and myself as well- I hope you enjoyed reading my blog just as much as I enjoyed writing it :)

This is not "Farvel" (goodbye) Denmark, but "Vi Ses!" 

Little Mermaid

So here it is... my Copenhagen tourist photo! Since I'm in a course on Hans Christian Andersen, taking a photo with this iconic statue was definitely on my "to-do" list. Hopefully, this little visit will provide me with some inspiration for my final paper...

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Labor Day = Field Day

May 1st marks Labor Day, which for Danes is a cause for a huge celebration. Every year, more than 50,000 people flock to Faelledparken in Copenhagen-- a large, open field just outside of the center city. While politicians make speeches, the gathering has been overrun with vendors and live music.  The weather today really could not have been better and I certainly enjoyed soaking up the sun with my friends on our picnic blanket. Why can't Labor Day in the States be this much fun!

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