Copenhagen
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Copenhagen
Copenhagen Stage: Finding Identity in Culture, Choreography
Staring at his reflection in the studio’s mirror thinking back on the past 20 years of his life, Mark Philip finally felt like he could create, experiment and dance without the pressure of an approaching deadline. His newfound freedom in his movements filled up each corner of the empty studio…
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Copenhagen
Enghaveparken: Where Sustainability Meets Livability in Copenhagen
The city of Copenhagen is known for being sustainable and happy. One reason for this is the livability of the city’s design. One aspect of livability in Copenhagen is access to public parks. Locals in Copenhagen use the parks for everything you could imagine. A walk through any park on…
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Copenhagen
Musical Derivative of the Past: Copenhagen’s ‘New Normal’ Living with COVID-19
If you walked into a music bar or venue in Copenhagen, Denmark, you may feel transported to life before the COVID-19 pandemic. While a tourist might rub their eyes to confirm a familiar environment, Copenhagen residents don’t hesitate to dance, drink and experience music. This reminiscent atmosphere is the “new…
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Copenhagen
Step into a Fairy Tale Called the Copenhagen Butterfly House
“Concrete jungle” is used to describe cities around the world, and Copenhagen, Denmark is no exception — even though “small concrete jungle” would probably be more accurate. Due to the city’s vast parks, water systems, and environmentally friendly areas, Copenhagen is still a city, but with many different places. One…
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Copenhagen
The Requirement of a Bike: Seeing Copenhagen from the Sidewalk
Before studying abroad, I never expected to feel left out due to my inability to ride a bicycle. Even in cities where bikes are popular, such as Oxford, England, I was fine walking and taking buses. However, Copenhagen is different as its size demands the ability to ride a bike…
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Copenhagen
Handball: A Reflection of Denmark’s Culture, Values
Handball reflects Denmark’s core values and allows tourists a deeper connection to Danish culture. Being an active fan of handball as a visitor is a simple and engaging decision to feel like a local while exploring the country. Social Relevance The sport’s fast-paced movement and three-step rule cause demand for…
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Copenhagen
Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen: A Place to Feel Like a Kid Again
Amusement parks have always brought me a sense of thrill and happiness — now, they bring me feelings of nostalgia. Growing up, I went to amusement parks with my family all the time. Whether it was Disney World or a small park in New Hampshire, I always had a great…
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Copenhagen
An Egalitarian Work Culture: What We Can Learn from the Danes
Danish work culture is known for its emphasis on work-life balance, resulting in a healthy relationship with work that doesn’t necessarily sacrifice quality. This presents a stark contrast to “hustle culture,” a popular sentiment in the United States where the value of a worker is measured by whether they go…
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Copenhagen
A Place for the Dead and the Living: Vestre Kirkegård’s Dual Purpose
I spent a quiet afternoon getting lost in Vestre Kirkegård, Denmark’s largest cemetery, aimlessly wandering its winding paths and tall hedges, yet I wasn’t creeped out or afraid, tensing up at the silence or trying to find my way out, a safe distance from its marble headstones. In fact, on…
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Copenhagen
Paddle and Pick: How You Can Kayak for Free in Copenhagen
The crystal-like water is glistening before me as I anxiously await on a wooden dock for a kayak tour in Copenhagen Harbour. The time is 1:55 in the afternoon. I arrive at my check-in point just in the knick of time to run a last-minute checklist in my head. Life…