Amherst College Global Education Blog
As I began my blog, I stated that food is both an ecological and personal act; where environmental and cultural traditions are woven together. The fact remains true for me. As the semester draws to a close, I wanted to pursue a more research-based investigation of the history of food in Denmark to share with you.
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A random email slid across my screen, now a month ago, an email from the Global Footprint Calculator, an email whose message has clung to me, redefined for me the aspect of this pandemic crisis that is not often discussed. It read: “Sustainability will be attained whether by disaster or design.” Today no one celebrates the clearing of polluted skies
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Hi everyone! I’ve been back home in the US for about two weeks now. I will admit that I did have a bit of reverse culture shock when I first came back. Instead of cobblestone streets and my yellow bike, I was back to driving my van in the suburbs. Instead of my favorite Danish coffee shop and pastries, I
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When many students go abroad I think there are a few things that they would typically be nervous about. They might ask things like, how will I adapt in a new culture and environment? Will I like my classes? Will there be a language barrier? Will I make friends? For me, however, and I bet a for a few other
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More than halfway through the semester, my new life in Copenhagen is in full swing. With so many new things happening to me every day—eating new food, trying new types of transportation and activities, and new things to see—it does feel nice to have a set school routine with classes four days a week (and not to mention, classes that
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One of the main reasons I chose to go to school at Amherst was because I knew that I would have the opportunity to stick with my love of playing lacrosse while also receiving the opportunity to study abroad for a semester. At Amherst, I would say that studying abroad is encouraged, regardless of what you are involved in on
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Hej from Copenhagen! I’m finally settling in after being here for about two weeks now. I am thoroughly enjoying getting to know this city a little bit more everyday. Somehow it’s cute and small, but also large and historic at the same time. I also hadn’t traveled very much before this so I am really enjoying living in and exploring
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