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The “When in Europe” mindset
Throughout high school and college, Cynthia (she/her, Cornell University) only knew the “cookie-cutter model of success” she was taught growing up. Then, she came abroad. During an incredible fall semester in Copenhagen, Cynthia opened herself…
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Student Blogger Digest – Fall in Scandinavia
Choosing the perfect time to study abroad isn’t always easy, but for these students, fall in Scandinavia was the ideal choice. Every student has their own motivation — some are drawn by unique academic courses…
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Finding a second home in Sweden
Originally from Ukraine, Sonya (she/her, Grinnell College) was already “studying abroad” in the US when she decided to attend DIS Stockholm in fall 2024. While she wasn’t sure what to expect, what she found impacted…
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Oli’s ode to fall in Copenhagen
“It was special to experience seemingly every side of Copenhagen, with the hotter-than-expected summers dwindling into the wind-chilling winter, and the days going from longer to shorter throughout the semester like a steady countdown of…
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The Danish art of slowing down
As a busy pre-med student passionate about global health, Harnoor (she/her, Georgetown University) didn’t have a “slow” mode before studying abroad. During her first weeks in Copenhagen, Harnoor tried to keep a busy calendar filled…
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Joey’s return to Scandinavia
When he arrived in Stockholm last fall, Joey (he/him, Wake Forest University) was no stranger to Scandinavia. Joey spent his freshman year in Copenhagen through a special collaboration between DIS and Wake Forest University, and…
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