Hello from Copenhagen!

Hello! I love Copenhagen already. This city is so beautiful and I feel really lucky to be here. I am settling in somewhat, though still very tired.

A little bit about my new life here:

My host family is great! Anders, LiseLotte, Louise and Sebastian have all been very welcoming. It's their first time hosting a student, so we are learning together. I am learning all about Danish food, traditions, and experiencing a lot of "hygge", which means a cozy time spent together. They have two dogs, Tina and Hot Dog. I met the horses tonight for the first time! They have three horses, two Icelandics and one Shetland Pony. They have Danish names I can't pronounce or spell at this point. I might get to go riding this weekend!

I am taking four classes: Gender, Body and Sexuality in Scandinavia, Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings, Nordic Mythology, and Danish.

I take the train to Copenhagen every day from Olstykke. It takes about 45 minutes to get from my door to DIS.

Olstykke is an adorable little town! They have their own pub, shops, and restaurants. My street is filled with really cute little houses. Another DIS student lives down the road from me.

Danish pronunciation is really difficult. Words sound nothing like they look like they would. For example, "Jeg hedder" which means "I am called" actually sounds something like "Yai hilla" when you say it. I am slowly training myself to pronounce the soft "d"s and accented vowels.


That's about all I have to say for now! It's only 8:00 and I'm already tired...

CaitlininCopenhagen