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As I wrestle with my disbelief that in just about two weeks my study abroad journey will be over, I think about the ways I will remember this past semester. One of my favorite ways of capturing memories has been through film photography. Each exposure, volatile and at the odds of any slight leak of…
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Throughout my time studying abroad, I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to spend time in five countries, each with their own unique culinary experience. While I’ve learned to manage my allergy at DIS, where I have access to a kitchen and grocery stores, traveling doesn’t always allow for the same conveniences. Here’s an overview of every…
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Three weeks ago I was heading out from a restaurant when I realized someone had accidentally taken my jacket. To no fault of their own, as the one they left behind was almost identical, with the exception of a size difference and a pair of gloves in the pocket. That doesn’t stop me from cringing…
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Now that I’ve been in Denmark for over a month, I’ve started to find my footing in the city. As I start to feel less like a guest in my own housing, friends from home and school have begun their inquiries of when they should book their tickets and when I will be their personal…
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As I’ve settled in to my daily routines, habits, and leisurely tendencies here in Copenhagen, I’ve begun to take stock of the things I use and those I could do without. From having to transfer belongings from one suitcase to another at the airport, in hopes of avoiding overweight charges, to trying to keep my…
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About two weeks ago, my studies left the classroom and took me to Hamburg, Germany on a Short Study Tour. Here at DIS, every Core Course goes on two trips: a Short Study Tour and a Long Study Tour. My Core Course, Holocaust and Genocide, studies mass killings throughout history and the conditions that lead…
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If there’s anything I’ve learned from living in Denmark these past few weeks, it’s the importance of adaptability. Though a skill I’ve admired prior to my January arrival, moving to a new country surely drills the message in. Walking the streets of Copenhagen, I’ve quickly realized how locals adapt to their surroundings. Take the weather,…
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When I found out that I’d be studying abroad in a country whose native language is not English, my thoughts immediately centered around food. Besides new flavors or well-known restaurants, I wondered how I would read ingredients lists or communicate with servers about my needs. Growing up with an anaphylactic food allergy, I’ve learned…
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As my departure date approaches, my excitement building with every passing day, I am beginning to realize that I will be moving to Denmark for five months. No, I will not be heading back down to the nation’s capital after winter break, but rather hopping on a plane headed for Europe. After months of applications,…
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I’m Sophia :)
Welcome to my blog! I’m a student at DIS and am so excited to share my time in Copenhagen with you :)
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