This week my host brother, William, turned 11 years old. Since I arrived in Denmark, I’ve been looking forward to celebrating his birthday so that I could learn more about Danish culture. I had been grilling him with questions about what presents he wanted, what cake we would eat, and who was invited. The dayContinue reading “Week Three: Celebration and Grief”
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Week Two: Sunshine and Joy
I’m a person who loves perfect little moments. You know, the ones when it feels like time slows down and everything comes to a halt as you take in the fullness of the world around you— the beauty of a flower, the warmth of a ray of sunshine, the laughs of the people you’re with.Continue reading “Week Two: Sunshine and Joy”
Week One: on Arrivals and Belonging
Where to start? I had quite a bit of anxiety about getting to Copenhagen without any complications, but I’m happy to report that I’m here, I’m safe, and I’m thriving. Everything went well with travel; all in all, it didn’t feel as long as it was. I was like a little kid in a candyContinue reading “Week One: on Arrivals and Belonging”
Who I am and Why I’m Studying Abroad
Hello and welcome to my Viaje a Copenhague— my trip to Copenhagen! My name is Suzi and I am a senior Templeton Honors student at Eastern University in St. Davids, PA. In just three days, I will arrive in Copenhagen where I will be studying for the next four months. I’ve been dreaming of thisContinue reading “Who I am and Why I’m Studying Abroad”