In my first day of class in my core course of Positive Psychology, my professor said that live is lived in moments. I feel that this first week in Copenhagen has been a whirlwind of moments- beautiful, stressful, exciting, tiring, exhilarating, special moments. In my first week I have met lots of new people, moved in to the most beautiful flat that already feels like home, gotten lost on a 3 minute walk to the grocery store, gone to the free living town of Christiania with my music llc and professional musical advisor, found the infamous copenhagen street trampolines, attended the DIS orientation, cooked dinner for my flat mates, attended talks hosted by DIS on how to live like a local, went out to a local bar with recommended by a friendly Danish woman on the street, meet my visiting host family (a wonderful couple who live in Frederiksberg and got married last weekend!), and had my first day of classes. Like I said, a whirlwind!
Copenhagen is such a beautiful city, it didn’t take me long to realize how special the place, people, culture, and school are. Although it’s a little jarring to wake up at 7:30 and for it to still be dark out, you can see the sunrise while you’re out and starting your day! Here was the sunrise when I was walking to the DIS Orientation at a really cool old circus venue.
My flat is on the third floor of a building that is older than the United States of America! While the location couldn’t be more ideal for city living, the architecture is also incredible, the flat is surprisingly spacious, and the eight other students who live there I can already call my friends. I cooked dinner for them on Tuesday night and had a blast cooking as well as sharing our first home cooked meal together.
My health app has been very impressed with the amount of steps I have taken this week, but I have to say there’s no better way to explore Copenhagen than on foot! I have only taken the metro once, and although I was terrified at first to attempt it on my own in a new place with a a language I don’t know, it was surprisingly simple! Here are some highlights from my walking adventures!
I was a little nervous for my first day of class, and although I have only had three today (since we start on a Thursday), my nerves are already calmed by my excitement to learn from the incredible professor and in immersive and experiential ways. I can’t wait to write about my classes, more city adventures, and yummy food in my next post. See you all in a week, tak!
Meet Me in Copenhagen ♥ Michelle 