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Fashion In Copenhagen: A Little Bit of Everything
Copenhagen

Fashion In Copenhagen: A Little Bit of Everything

Trench coats, bright colors, jeans and corduroy galore. That is what fashion is seen when walking down the streets in Copenhagen, Denmark.  “Everything,” said Julie Andersen, a stylist at PIECES, a clothing store in Copenhagen, “you can see all the classic styles; you can see the crazy styles.”  With Copenhagen…
With Help from Government, Nonprofits, Copenhagen Residents Make City More Sustainable
Copenhagen

With Help from Government, Nonprofits, Copenhagen Residents Make City More Sustainable

Residents of Copenhagen, Denmark have watched their city transform in the last five decades to become one of the greenest in the world.  With plans to become carbon neutral by 2025, biking infrastructure all over the city and an annual average of 0.0 exposure to indoor air pollution, which is…
The Pricey Chocolate Culture in Copenhagen
Copenhagen

The Pricey Chocolate Culture in Copenhagen

Whenever I go abroad, I try to find what dish is native to the region, and although Denmark has its classic meals, nothing beats it pastries and chocolate.  Danish chocolate is considered a delicacy, especially when inside a pastry. It is delicious to consume and even better to enjoy. The…
The Tour de France Finally Comes to Denmark
Copenhagen

The Tour de France Finally Comes to Denmark

The Tour de France is set across Denmark for its first time starting in Copenhagen on July 1 and ending in Sønderborg on July 3. This is the most north that the competition has ever taken place.  Senior communication consultant for Sport Event Denmark, Eline Andersen, says this has been…
Just One of the Guys: UGA Female Golfer Breaks Glass Ceiling for Many
Gender

Just One of the Guys: UGA Female Golfer Breaks Glass Ceiling for Many

Soundbite from Griff Moody, former UGA men’s golf athlete Over the past five decades, thousands of women on athletic scholarships at the University of Georgia can be traced back to one woman: Terri Moody Hancock. Golfing in her DNA Growing up, Athens native Moody Hancock learned the sport of golf…
Food Waste is Fought in Denmark Via Too Good To Go App
Copenhagen

Food Waste is Fought in Denmark Via Too Good To Go App

Too Good To Go combines the convenience of online food ordering and the environmental consciousness of today’s public, connecting consumers with affordable food options that would otherwise go to waste.  While in Copenhagen, the prevalence of sustainable options is everywhere, and the Too Good To Go app is thriving. In…
The Allure of ‘Hygge’ and How It Attracts Denmark’s Tourists
Copenhagen

The Allure of ‘Hygge’ and How It Attracts Denmark’s Tourists

While planning an upcoming trip to Denmark, tourists often stumble upon a unique Danish term important to the county’s culture: “hygge.”  With no American cultural equivalence, the concept of hygge (pronounced hoo-guh) piques the interest of tourists who want to know more about Denmark’s customs. “When we were researching the…
The PWI Experience: Black Students Building Forms of Community at Georgia’s Flagship Institution
Diversity

The PWI Experience: Black Students Building Forms of Community at Georgia’s Flagship Institution

College dropouts have a grip on the U.S. economy, amounting to $6.2 billion in taxpayer money lost after students make the decision to call it quits.  A substantial 30.6% of those dropouts are Black students, according to the Education Data Initiative and the American Institute for Research. That’s nearly double the…
The Creation And Curation of Graphic Design in Copenhagen
Copenhagen

The Creation And Curation of Graphic Design in Copenhagen

The meshing of history and innovation is clear in Copenhagen, Denmark, where 400-year-old buildings stand across from new shops lining the streets. Though the city is filled with history, new signs advertise along every block. This constant influx of media can be as overwhelming as it is informative, especially as…
GoBoat: A Sustainable Way to See Copenhagen
Copenhagen

GoBoat: A Sustainable Way to See Copenhagen

GoBoat is a company that was founded in Copenhagen in 2014 with the intention of giving people the freedom to explore Copenhagen on your own by boat. The idea is simple: you can rent a boat with eight friends and be your own captain. The founders are Anders Mørck, Kasper…
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