Denmark
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Copenhagen
Danish School Builds Network for Refugee, Migrant Women in Technology
On a chilly Tuesday night in Copenhagen, Denmark, students rush inside from the rain as the sky darkens. Although it’s already evening and most Danes are heading home, class is about to begin for the women enrolled at the ReDI School of Digital Integration. The school is a nonprofit organization…
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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
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
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…
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Copenhagen
The Human Library: Challenging Stereotypes Through Conversation
A 20-year-old rising college junior sits with a middle-aged woman on a sunlit Sunday afternoon in Copenhagen, Denmark. The two are in close contact, sitting only a foot across from each other on wooden platforms. Colorful flowers are spaced around them, with leafy greens to balance the mix of purples,…
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Copenhagen
Danish Pastry Class Offers Insight into Denmark’s Cuisine
In almost every coffee shop in Copenhagen, a tourist can stop in and pick up an authentic Danish pastry to enjoy while exploring the city. These delicious treats come in many shapes, sizes and flavors. For travelers who are planning their trip to Denmark and want to learn more about…
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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…
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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…
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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…