Ok sorry, it takes me so long to update this blog. Im usually really busy, or Im too tired to write. Haha so I will take the time today to write a nice long post about whats going on here, how Im feeling, hows DK etc. I will bold my topics, so things wont get so confusing ;)
Funny/Odd Things I've been told/asked
So far I have gotten alot of questions or statments about where Im from or why I do things the way I do. Haha so here is a collection of the funniest things I've heard.
-Are all american highschools exactly like they show in the movies?
-Are the girls as mean as they are in "Mean Girls"
-Are all americans fat?
-Where do you come from... you have a really funny accent?
-How can you live in a society like the U.S (after watching Sicko)
-I'm so glad I dont live in the U.S, its not safe at all, you cant walk out on the streets at night, and the fashion there is just so ugly
-In the U.S everything is just extreme, theres not in between, either your obese or your annorexic, either your religious or your protesting religion
My only reaction to half these is laughing them off, obviously some are pretty amusing, but sometimes I find these statments to be offensive, and in a way like they are already set on the answer they want to hear. The U.S is not at all a bad place, we have alot of issues yes, but so does every country. Im doing my best to explain to the best of my ability but for future cases, I know not to take it so personally, its a cultural difference and Im learning. And lauging while doing so ;)
School life
School has been going pretty good for the most part. I enjoy going to school because I get to test out my knowledge of "coversational danish", especially when it comes to understanding everyone when they're speaking at their pace. I dont understand much outside of danish and spanish class but I do learn alot by sitting there and TRYING to find something. So even though its a great struggle, I really enjoy testing myself, and doing homework for my danish class the day before! The only real obvious struggle I'm encountering is that everyone is SO nice, and everyone is willing to be nice, but it seems like theres no one willing to work towards a friendship, just that its left at an acquantance basis, and no further. It kind of sucks to feel like you're the one tagging along, but then again I know that anyone new would feel the same way. I just walked into a class of like 26 people who are super close and have known each other for a 2 years... so Im guessing I should've expected it. But Im not giving up hope, of course I want close friends so I will keep trying but Im thinking that I should try a sport/activity to meet danes in a better enviroment, and then maybe I will be able to get closer to people, and still be immeresed in the danish atmosphere.
Exchange Student/Rotary
This past weekend we had a get together with all the exchange students in my district, 1470. It was such a nice, cozy weekend! "Hyggeglit" is a very sutitable adjective! Anyways, we had a weekend of just chilling and spending time with each other while playing games, and making up projects and providing evening enteratiment. I enjoyed just being with people who are all SO different, but we all get along, we all get along well. It was just a nice change of pace to experience it from that point of view and to spend some time being busy to keep my mind off of what I miss back at home. I definatly appreciate Rotary's support in helping us exchange students get closer, because we are our best support system. And I thank God for it everyday!
How I'm feeling in general
Overall I think things are going at a pretty decent rate. Im super happy to be here and Im super excited to learn more and more as the time flys by. My greatest struggle as of these past two weeks is just a bit of homesickness. Actually I lied... alot of homesickness. I just miss things being normal, and not having to worry about the simple things that I used to never think about back home. I miss my mommy and daddy, and my sister. I miss spending time with my grandparents are their cabin in the fall, I miss my best friends Megan, Kaitlin, and Kathleen. But most of all I miss who I used to be in some ways. I miss how strong I used to be in alot of ways, it feels like Im incredibly passive now, and nothing affects me in the same way as it used to. I enjoy that Im changing, but in another way I dont enjoy the fact that Im becomming less of myself. However, as of today, I can tell you I dont miss anything. All I can think about now is how Im going to make THIS YEAR the best, and how Im going to make lots of friends, and how Im going to speak fluent danish by the end of the year. Im so so so thankful for this opportunity. I love Denmark and I love every emotion Im feeling, even if they hurt. I like the fact that I'm questioning the way I live back at home, and I like the fact that I'm growing more independent. I hope that this year I can gain a strong sense of confidence in myself, and that I can take that home with me and continue building on to it. So far, things have been amazing, I really really have nothing to complain about. So for all of the future exchange students, just understand this, you will have days that are the lowest of the lows, but dont ever let it stop you from pursuing a great year. One day can't possibly determine a whole year... unless you let it. So just let the clouds pass by and the sun will shine through before you know it.... trust me, it will be worth it =)
Anyways, so there was a nice long update. As of now I dont have too many huge plans.
So it feels like Im ACTUALLY living in Denmark now, I can no longer be looked upon as a tourist! Haha its a nice feeling, but also a very hard hitting reality. Im less American everyday Im here, haha minus my accent =)
So just for fun Im going to write some danish phrases/words I know
-Jeg Hedder Megan
-Jeg Kommer fra U.S.A.
-Jeg bor i Holte, DK
-Jeg elsker Danmark!
-Jeg vil gerne have en kup kaffe
-Hvor gammel er du?
-Hvor kommer du fra?
-Jeg elsker dansk dregner!
-Jeg har en cykel
-Jeg elsker dansk mad
-Tak for mad
-Hvad?
-Hej Hej
-Hav en god dag
-Hav en god weekend
-Hvad skal du lave i weekenden?
-Slappe af
That was just a quick example of what I enjoy saying. Haha so yeah, theres a bit of danish for you! Anyways, I love you all very much! Anyone who takes the time to read this- thank you so much, you're the reason I'm writing!
'Til next time
PEACE && LOVE,
Megan =)
Monday, September 28, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
The (current) logic of Megan Bender
I would like to consider myself a great philosopher, so here goes with my recent work. I shall title it... the thought process of an exchange student ;)
I think that most of, we all are feeling about the same way.
We all love it here in Denmark, and we all appreciate the time we are spending here, however we all have our own internal battles in which we are fighting; some are just more open about them then most.
We all are in a state in which we are lost, extremely, hoplessly, lost and confused. My good friend Hannah equated it to being deaf, and she is exactly right. No matter what, we have NO IDEA whats going on when danish is being spoken, whether or not we are apart of a group we will always feel 150% left out, because we have no idea whats going on, we just smile and nod and act like everything is great... even though internally we are screaming.
(I wonder how the immigrants in the U.S feel half the time, atleast the danes can speak to us in english)
We all will feel some form of homesickness. Some of us will feel a longing for our traditional food, and some of us just want to be held by our parents, siblings, friends, etc. We all have atleast one thing we miss about home. For me, I just miss the normal life I used to life. Not too much attention, but enough to be pleased, enough attention from friends and family... and it was always genuine attention. I used to be Megan, now I'm Megan... the exchange student from the United States. Someday, hopefully that title will fade to just my friend Megan, maybe Im not giving it enough time... but thats how it goes for about half the year I think.
We all are in this crazy, wild adventure of a rollar coaster together. No one lied when they said the exchange students will probably be your best friends. I think the reason for that is because no mattter our differences in culture or language we all are forieign to the land we're in. We all have absolutly no idea whats going on, but we all know for a fact that the other exchange students feel the same way. They are always there to rely on and they are always there to complain to. We are like one big adopted family, we all will get along regardless of our differences because we all have one thing in common... 1 yr, in Denmark, and 1 yr to make it last, 1 yr of confusion, amazing opportunities, and 1 yr. of friendship. Thats why we are so close. Its inevitable.
Anyways, these are just a few of my thoughts. I have alot more, I just need to sort through in my head. But Denmark is a beautiful place, a place where Im learning who I am. Im so grateful for this year, because its teaching me what kind of person I am... what I can achieve and things I definatly want to stay away from. This country challenges me to look at life in another way, and I love it, I love that I'm being forced to see the world from another set of eyes, because if I only saw through american eyes, what kind of person would I be?
Im learning how to feel sympathy for foreigners, especially when we are being particularly rough on them, I understand what its like to be lost... and not understanding anything... so compassion has rooted itself in me. And most of all Im learning how to take control of my life. Its MY decisions that pave the path to my future, and I know who and what I want to be, and regardless of the struggles Im going to make it happen. Im so grateful I can see this. Im so grateful I've been blessed with this opportunity. Its a heartache and its one of my greatest joys.
I can't wait to see what I will be like in July of 2010 hahah =)
I think that most of, we all are feeling about the same way.
We all love it here in Denmark, and we all appreciate the time we are spending here, however we all have our own internal battles in which we are fighting; some are just more open about them then most.
We all are in a state in which we are lost, extremely, hoplessly, lost and confused. My good friend Hannah equated it to being deaf, and she is exactly right. No matter what, we have NO IDEA whats going on when danish is being spoken, whether or not we are apart of a group we will always feel 150% left out, because we have no idea whats going on, we just smile and nod and act like everything is great... even though internally we are screaming.
(I wonder how the immigrants in the U.S feel half the time, atleast the danes can speak to us in english)
We all will feel some form of homesickness. Some of us will feel a longing for our traditional food, and some of us just want to be held by our parents, siblings, friends, etc. We all have atleast one thing we miss about home. For me, I just miss the normal life I used to life. Not too much attention, but enough to be pleased, enough attention from friends and family... and it was always genuine attention. I used to be Megan, now I'm Megan... the exchange student from the United States. Someday, hopefully that title will fade to just my friend Megan, maybe Im not giving it enough time... but thats how it goes for about half the year I think.
We all are in this crazy, wild adventure of a rollar coaster together. No one lied when they said the exchange students will probably be your best friends. I think the reason for that is because no mattter our differences in culture or language we all are forieign to the land we're in. We all have absolutly no idea whats going on, but we all know for a fact that the other exchange students feel the same way. They are always there to rely on and they are always there to complain to. We are like one big adopted family, we all will get along regardless of our differences because we all have one thing in common... 1 yr, in Denmark, and 1 yr to make it last, 1 yr of confusion, amazing opportunities, and 1 yr. of friendship. Thats why we are so close. Its inevitable.
Anyways, these are just a few of my thoughts. I have alot more, I just need to sort through in my head. But Denmark is a beautiful place, a place where Im learning who I am. Im so grateful for this year, because its teaching me what kind of person I am... what I can achieve and things I definatly want to stay away from. This country challenges me to look at life in another way, and I love it, I love that I'm being forced to see the world from another set of eyes, because if I only saw through american eyes, what kind of person would I be?
Im learning how to feel sympathy for foreigners, especially when we are being particularly rough on them, I understand what its like to be lost... and not understanding anything... so compassion has rooted itself in me. And most of all Im learning how to take control of my life. Its MY decisions that pave the path to my future, and I know who and what I want to be, and regardless of the struggles Im going to make it happen. Im so grateful I can see this. Im so grateful I've been blessed with this opportunity. Its a heartache and its one of my greatest joys.
I can't wait to see what I will be like in July of 2010 hahah =)
Friday, September 4, 2009
1 Month Aniversery =)
Its officially been 1 month (or so) since I've arrived in Denmark. And its gone by SO amazingly fast! I'm enjoying every minute I have here, and Im definatly cherishing the time I have with everyone I'm meeting, because I realized I only have 11 more months left of it!
This week was my first week starting at Virum Gymnasium. Im in 2j, which is like a language line. So my classes conisist of english, danish, spanish, history, society, gym, ancient greek studies, religion, etc. So its a great relief not to have any math or science classes! And I found out that our class will be taking a study tour to Barcelona in March! Its so exciting! So I really am looking forward to that. Anyways, everyone in my class is so kind, and I can tell by the end of the year that I will have some good friends from my class. It was such a blessing to not have to worry on the first day whether or not I would be sitting alone in the back of the classroom. But that wasn't a worry at all.
In addition to school Im taking danish lessons 2 days a week in København. Its a nice break in the day, and I always look forward to seeing my exchange friends again. And of course work on my danish.
Other then that, my weekends are filled with fun things to do with my family and now some of my friends from school. So its nice not to have time to sit around and think.
I enjoy staying busy, so then I won't think about missing things at home too much.
Im very proud of myself for being able to handle alot of difficult situations on my own. Being and exchange student of course means facing alot of hard situtaions. I never thought I was capable of going through such issues and still coming out on top. I learn more about myself EVERY day I'm here. Sure I'm changing, but I think its a good change, I'm learning how to see the world from a different perspective then what I'm used to. Some days its easier then others but overall its worth it.
I'm looking forward to seeing how mature I will be by the end of this year, and how well I can speak danish ;)
Anyways, other then that, I had a good time at Intro. Camp. Unfortunatly I didnt learn alot in danish classes because we just worked on the basics, which is what district 1470 has done for the past 2 weeks. So I was kinda upset about that. But I met alot of great people, and I also realized how much Im in love with my host family. Haha I was pretty homesick for them the whole week at camp, and of course my host mom's amazing food.
But I got sick about a week ago at camp and it still hasn't gone away, so I'm drinking about two cups of tea a day and trying to get better so I wont miss anymore school!
Other then that, its going well here.
Today at 4 my family and I are leaving for the island Fanø in Denmark. I'm SOOO excited to just get away for a little while and have time to relax with my family. I will post some pictures on my blog when I get back. But google it, and you will see how beautiful it truly is.
Anways, I better get going.
Vi ses allesammen, hej hej!
-Megs
This week was my first week starting at Virum Gymnasium. Im in 2j, which is like a language line. So my classes conisist of english, danish, spanish, history, society, gym, ancient greek studies, religion, etc. So its a great relief not to have any math or science classes! And I found out that our class will be taking a study tour to Barcelona in March! Its so exciting! So I really am looking forward to that. Anyways, everyone in my class is so kind, and I can tell by the end of the year that I will have some good friends from my class. It was such a blessing to not have to worry on the first day whether or not I would be sitting alone in the back of the classroom. But that wasn't a worry at all.
In addition to school Im taking danish lessons 2 days a week in København. Its a nice break in the day, and I always look forward to seeing my exchange friends again. And of course work on my danish.
Other then that, my weekends are filled with fun things to do with my family and now some of my friends from school. So its nice not to have time to sit around and think.
I enjoy staying busy, so then I won't think about missing things at home too much.
Im very proud of myself for being able to handle alot of difficult situations on my own. Being and exchange student of course means facing alot of hard situtaions. I never thought I was capable of going through such issues and still coming out on top. I learn more about myself EVERY day I'm here. Sure I'm changing, but I think its a good change, I'm learning how to see the world from a different perspective then what I'm used to. Some days its easier then others but overall its worth it.
I'm looking forward to seeing how mature I will be by the end of this year, and how well I can speak danish ;)
Anyways, other then that, I had a good time at Intro. Camp. Unfortunatly I didnt learn alot in danish classes because we just worked on the basics, which is what district 1470 has done for the past 2 weeks. So I was kinda upset about that. But I met alot of great people, and I also realized how much Im in love with my host family. Haha I was pretty homesick for them the whole week at camp, and of course my host mom's amazing food.
But I got sick about a week ago at camp and it still hasn't gone away, so I'm drinking about two cups of tea a day and trying to get better so I wont miss anymore school!
Other then that, its going well here.
Today at 4 my family and I are leaving for the island Fanø in Denmark. I'm SOOO excited to just get away for a little while and have time to relax with my family. I will post some pictures on my blog when I get back. But google it, and you will see how beautiful it truly is.
Anways, I better get going.
Vi ses allesammen, hej hej!
-Megs
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Quick Update!
So now I've officially been in Denmark for 3 weeks, and WOW has the time flew by!
Its been such a great journey already. I've meet amazing people, gotten closer to my host family, and have just about mastered the art of biking. I'm learning how to appreciate the little things in life that I have just otherwised ignored. I'm learning that its not the big things in life that determine our happiness, but its the little things.
Being here in Denmark makes me realize how much I appreciate my life back home as well. And obviously some things I wish I had back home. I miss things being simple back home. I miss not being in the spotlight. Funny, we all want attention right? Thats the thing I've learned, is that there is nothing thats normal. As an exchange student, I dont think anything can be that normal.
The only thing that will stay constant for me this whole year it school. Everything else is a constant change, and readjustment.
And I guess you can say I have had my great culture shock. I had gone to a party with my host sis. to meet some more people from my school, and there was SO MUCH alcohol! I expected there would be a lot, but maybe I just wasn't prepared for it. To me its a shock mainly because in the U.S you don't drink until your 21, and if you do before that its obviously not in the open.
I just realized that its not right, its not wrong, its just different. I'm not in agreement with the things that happen, but I'm not in disagreement with it either.
I just understand now what to expect, and how to respond to it. Luckily, when people are drinking they tend to be a bit more friendly, and they then suddenly want to speak english. So I really have nothing to complain about ;)
But the big picture of everything that went down is this: I'm becoming a stronger person by going through the happy times and dealing with the difficult times. I'm learning what its like to be open minded, and to give everything a chance to prove itself right, wrong, or just simply different.
I love Denmark with my whole being, and I'm so in-love with the danes. I refuse to be like those authors that generalize a whole nation, because as I'm living here I realized that its IMPOSSIBLE to stereotype a whole nation, because if I did, it wouldn't be accurate.
Heres somethings I got from a book awhile back that concerned me about DK
-Danes hate it when people cry, they dont appreciate weakness
-Danes are very competative, and they HATE loosing
-Danes are usually very happy because of the amount of alcohol they consume
ETC
Ummm... I don't know what kind of danes this author met, but I haven't come across any that believe in those such thing.
And it goes both ways. People probably are expecting me to be like 250 lbs, loud mouthed, rude, and arrogant because I'm from the U.S.
So therefore, put down these dumb books that stereotype EVERY COUNTRY, because in all honesty, their not being fair. Let it be up to you how you view the world, and don't let anyones judgment affect your views.
Ok so Im kinda rambling today.... lets keep it going this style =)
Anyways, tommrow morning I leave for the Intro. Camp in Bjerringbro! I'm SUPER excited. I can't wait to meet the other exchange students, to learn more danish, and to visit Århus!
Its going to be an amazing adventure.
Especially when we play soccer, haha, Im not sure I'm capable of doing so... thus making it a GREAT adventure ;))))
Here's my schedule for the week
Sunday
-8:10AM take train from CPH Central Station to Jutland
-Arrive around 1 PM
-1:30 have a welcom speech, tour the school, and settle in
-6:oo dinner
-7:30 Evening assembly
Monday
- Breakfast
-Morning assembly
-Danish lessons
-Lunch
-Danish lessons
-Evening activites (Soccer, Drama, Chior)
Tuesday
-Breakfast
-Morning assembly
-Danish lessons
-Lunch
-Danish Lessons
-"Teenagers in DK"-workshop
-Dinner
-Evening activites (Soccer, Drama, Chior)
Wednesday
-Breakfast
-Morning assembly
-Danish Lessons
-Lunch
-Excursion to Viborg
-Dinner
-Surprise/Entertainment =)
Thursday
-Breakfast
-Morning assembly
-Danish cultural history
-Danish lessons
-Lunch
-Danish lessons
-Dinner
-Danish film
Friday
-Breakfast
-Morning assembly
-Excursion to Århus (Aros)
-SHOPPING!!!
-Dinner
-Evening activities (Soccer, Drama, Chior)
Saturday
-Breakfast
-Morning assmembly
-Danish lessons
-Lunch
-Eval. of course, meet with district counselor
-Banquet/ Party/ Diskotek
Sunday
-Breakfast
-Morning assembly
-Farvel, Goobye =)
So it should be a GREAT week. Im really looking forward to all the great activites planned.
Anyways, I will update you all by next Sunday how things went.
I won't have my comp. with so this is how you will know what I'm up to ;)
Peace & Love,
Megan =)
Its been such a great journey already. I've meet amazing people, gotten closer to my host family, and have just about mastered the art of biking. I'm learning how to appreciate the little things in life that I have just otherwised ignored. I'm learning that its not the big things in life that determine our happiness, but its the little things.
Being here in Denmark makes me realize how much I appreciate my life back home as well. And obviously some things I wish I had back home. I miss things being simple back home. I miss not being in the spotlight. Funny, we all want attention right? Thats the thing I've learned, is that there is nothing thats normal. As an exchange student, I dont think anything can be that normal.
The only thing that will stay constant for me this whole year it school. Everything else is a constant change, and readjustment.
And I guess you can say I have had my great culture shock. I had gone to a party with my host sis. to meet some more people from my school, and there was SO MUCH alcohol! I expected there would be a lot, but maybe I just wasn't prepared for it. To me its a shock mainly because in the U.S you don't drink until your 21, and if you do before that its obviously not in the open.
I just realized that its not right, its not wrong, its just different. I'm not in agreement with the things that happen, but I'm not in disagreement with it either.
I just understand now what to expect, and how to respond to it. Luckily, when people are drinking they tend to be a bit more friendly, and they then suddenly want to speak english. So I really have nothing to complain about ;)
But the big picture of everything that went down is this: I'm becoming a stronger person by going through the happy times and dealing with the difficult times. I'm learning what its like to be open minded, and to give everything a chance to prove itself right, wrong, or just simply different.
I love Denmark with my whole being, and I'm so in-love with the danes. I refuse to be like those authors that generalize a whole nation, because as I'm living here I realized that its IMPOSSIBLE to stereotype a whole nation, because if I did, it wouldn't be accurate.
Heres somethings I got from a book awhile back that concerned me about DK
-Danes hate it when people cry, they dont appreciate weakness
-Danes are very competative, and they HATE loosing
-Danes are usually very happy because of the amount of alcohol they consume
ETC
Ummm... I don't know what kind of danes this author met, but I haven't come across any that believe in those such thing.
And it goes both ways. People probably are expecting me to be like 250 lbs, loud mouthed, rude, and arrogant because I'm from the U.S.
So therefore, put down these dumb books that stereotype EVERY COUNTRY, because in all honesty, their not being fair. Let it be up to you how you view the world, and don't let anyones judgment affect your views.
Ok so Im kinda rambling today.... lets keep it going this style =)
Anyways, tommrow morning I leave for the Intro. Camp in Bjerringbro! I'm SUPER excited. I can't wait to meet the other exchange students, to learn more danish, and to visit Århus!
Its going to be an amazing adventure.
Especially when we play soccer, haha, Im not sure I'm capable of doing so... thus making it a GREAT adventure ;))))
Here's my schedule for the week
Sunday
-8:10AM take train from CPH Central Station to Jutland
-Arrive around 1 PM
-1:30 have a welcom speech, tour the school, and settle in
-6:oo dinner
-7:30 Evening assembly
Monday
- Breakfast
-Morning assembly
-Danish lessons
-Lunch
-Danish lessons
-Evening activites (Soccer, Drama, Chior)
Tuesday
-Breakfast
-Morning assembly
-Danish lessons
-Lunch
-Danish Lessons
-"Teenagers in DK"-workshop
-Dinner
-Evening activites (Soccer, Drama, Chior)
Wednesday
-Breakfast
-Morning assembly
-Danish Lessons
-Lunch
-Excursion to Viborg
-Dinner
-Surprise/Entertainment =)
Thursday
-Breakfast
-Morning assembly
-Danish cultural history
-Danish lessons
-Lunch
-Danish lessons
-Dinner
-Danish film
Friday
-Breakfast
-Morning assembly
-Excursion to Århus (Aros)
-SHOPPING!!!
-Dinner
-Evening activities (Soccer, Drama, Chior)
Saturday
-Breakfast
-Morning assmembly
-Danish lessons
-Lunch
-Eval. of course, meet with district counselor
-Banquet/ Party/ Diskotek
Sunday
-Breakfast
-Morning assembly
-Farvel, Goobye =)
So it should be a GREAT week. Im really looking forward to all the great activites planned.
Anyways, I will update you all by next Sunday how things went.
I won't have my comp. with so this is how you will know what I'm up to ;)
Peace & Love,
Megan =)
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
My bucketlist for this year in Denmark =)
Tourist List
[ ] Visit the Amalienborg Museum
[ ] Take a picture by the Little Mermaid
[ ] See the Hirschsprung Collection
[ ] Vist Bellevue Beach
[X] Go to H.C. Andersen Hus
[ ] Go to Thorvaldesns Museum
[ ] Climb the stairs to the top of the famous church
[ ] See an Opera at the Copenhagen Opera House
[ ] Go to Louisiana
[ ] Go to Tivoli
[X] Visit an open air museum
[ ] Go to the Nationalmuseet
[ ] Go to Frihedsmuseet (Danish resistance museum)
[ ] Go to Skagen
[ ] Go to Arhus
[ ] Go to Bornholm
[ ] Go on the Euro. Trip
Personal List
[ ] Learn how to "jumpstyle"
[ ] Sing both of the birthday songs off of memory
[ ] Develope a more European fashion sense
[ ] Be able to eat atleast ONE of the black, salty licorice coins
[ ] Bike efficiently like a dane =)
[ ] Speak atleast conversational danish
[ ] Find lifelong DANISH friends
[ ] Make lifelong friends with the exchange students
[ ] Learn a lot in school
[ ] Have a very "danish" style birthday
[ ] Other....
Nearly impossible list; but I'm putting it up anyways ;)
[ ] Meet the Queen
[ ] Be completly fluent by July 2010
[ ] Do a bike tour in Skagen
[ ] Have tea with the Royal Family =)))
So thats all for now, I will continue writing as I figure out what else I would like to do!
This list is my hopes/ and dreams for my stay here in Denmark ;)
Enjoy!
[ ] Visit the Amalienborg Museum
[ ] Take a picture by the Little Mermaid
[ ] See the Hirschsprung Collection
[ ] Vist Bellevue Beach
[X] Go to H.C. Andersen Hus
[ ] Go to Thorvaldesns Museum
[ ] Climb the stairs to the top of the famous church
[ ] See an Opera at the Copenhagen Opera House
[ ] Go to Louisiana
[ ] Go to Tivoli
[X] Visit an open air museum
[ ] Go to the Nationalmuseet
[ ] Go to Frihedsmuseet (Danish resistance museum)
[ ] Go to Skagen
[ ] Go to Arhus
[ ] Go to Bornholm
[ ] Go on the Euro. Trip
Personal List
[ ] Learn how to "jumpstyle"
[ ] Sing both of the birthday songs off of memory
[ ] Develope a more European fashion sense
[ ] Be able to eat atleast ONE of the black, salty licorice coins
[ ] Bike efficiently like a dane =)
[ ] Speak atleast conversational danish
[ ] Find lifelong DANISH friends
[ ] Make lifelong friends with the exchange students
[ ] Learn a lot in school
[ ] Have a very "danish" style birthday
[ ] Other....
Nearly impossible list; but I'm putting it up anyways ;)
[ ] Meet the Queen
[ ] Be completly fluent by July 2010
[ ] Do a bike tour in Skagen
[ ] Have tea with the Royal Family =)))
So thats all for now, I will continue writing as I figure out what else I would like to do!
This list is my hopes/ and dreams for my stay here in Denmark ;)
Enjoy!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
I broke one of the 4'ds =(
Its true. I met a gorgeous man, and I couldn't help the attraction.
(Hahaha Megan this is for you as well)
Its getting a bit serious, so Mom and Dad, starting the wedding plans. Sorry I had to tell you all like this ;)
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Update on my life here in Denmark 8/11
So like I said, its been about a week and a half since I left for Denmark. So here's whats been going on this week.
Monday I started danish lessons in Copenhagen with all the other Rotary exchange students in district 1470. I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Who would've thought that I liked sitting in a class room for about 4.5 hrs with 2 breaks? But I love learning danish. And so far since its the basics, I can understand most everything. I know it will get hard soon though... so I'm anticipating much learning in the next 3 months!
But here's some things I realize that may never change:
-The very second someone hears you speak english, the wont try to speak danish to you
-If you try to say a word in danish (and say it perfectly) everyone will laugh... because you said something in danish
-Danes are very skilled when it comes to riding bike, they can even ride in 5 in. heels!!
-The second people hear you're from the U.S they say... OBAMA!!! WHOOO!!
-Everyone wants to know if all americans are fat
-Sometimes... you will just always be "Megan, the exchange student from the U.S"
So there's been alot of things I've learned here. But most importantly that by being here, I've learned alot about my country in addition to learning about Denmark.
I've learned that I'm capable to doing things on my own. And I've learned that a smile can get you further then you think.
So heres a little min calender of some upcomming events
Wed.-
*Danish lessons from 9am-11,
*Going to Virum Gymnasium for the start of school kick off
*Rotary meeting at 5
Thrs.-
*Danish lessons from 9am-1:30
*SHOPPING!
*Visiting a castle
Fri.-
*Danish lessons from 9am-1:30
*Possibly a N.E.R.D concert at Tivoli?
Sat.-
*Hanging out with my 2nd host sister Christine
Sun.-
*Mass
*Relaxing
Then as follows about the same routine until Aug. 23-30. I will be in Jutland with ALL the exchange students in Denmark for an Intro./Language camp!
It will be exciting. However very very tiring =(
Anyways, not too much is going down right now. Just a regular week.
I will surely update my blog as much as possible, its just that it gets difficult to do so some days!
Ok vi ses allesammen!
Hej Hej
Megan
Monday I started danish lessons in Copenhagen with all the other Rotary exchange students in district 1470. I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Who would've thought that I liked sitting in a class room for about 4.5 hrs with 2 breaks? But I love learning danish. And so far since its the basics, I can understand most everything. I know it will get hard soon though... so I'm anticipating much learning in the next 3 months!
But here's some things I realize that may never change:
-The very second someone hears you speak english, the wont try to speak danish to you
-If you try to say a word in danish (and say it perfectly) everyone will laugh... because you said something in danish
-Danes are very skilled when it comes to riding bike, they can even ride in 5 in. heels!!
-The second people hear you're from the U.S they say... OBAMA!!! WHOOO!!
-Everyone wants to know if all americans are fat
-Sometimes... you will just always be "Megan, the exchange student from the U.S"
So there's been alot of things I've learned here. But most importantly that by being here, I've learned alot about my country in addition to learning about Denmark.
I've learned that I'm capable to doing things on my own. And I've learned that a smile can get you further then you think.
So heres a little min calender of some upcomming events
Wed.-
*Danish lessons from 9am-11,
*Going to Virum Gymnasium for the start of school kick off
*Rotary meeting at 5
Thrs.-
*Danish lessons from 9am-1:30
*SHOPPING!
*Visiting a castle
Fri.-
*Danish lessons from 9am-1:30
*Possibly a N.E.R.D concert at Tivoli?
Sat.-
*Hanging out with my 2nd host sister Christine
Sun.-
*Mass
*Relaxing
Then as follows about the same routine until Aug. 23-30. I will be in Jutland with ALL the exchange students in Denmark for an Intro./Language camp!
It will be exciting. However very very tiring =(
Anyways, not too much is going down right now. Just a regular week.
I will surely update my blog as much as possible, its just that it gets difficult to do so some days!
Ok vi ses allesammen!
Hej Hej
Megan
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