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Beer, Bedlam, and Belonging: The World of Denmark’s Graduate Trucks

Young women in white student caps celebrate on a green-railed graduation truck decorated with Danish flags and balloons, cheering and holding drinks as they ride through town
Customs & traditions

ADHD Is An Explanation, Not An Excuse.

A woman in a dark floral dress sits in an armchair with hands clasped, looking thoughtfully off to the side, in a softly lit lounge area with grey curtains and dark furniture

The Org Chart Is a Fiction

Florin Lungu stands smiling with four other professionals in business attire at an event, posing in front of a purple branded backdrop

Denmark’s Best Kept Secret: IB Boarding Schools

Life in Denmark as an International High Schooler One year ago, I packed my bags and moved from Lyon – France’s third-largest city – to...

How to Live Like a Local: Exploring Jutland’s North Coast

This summer, I wanted to explore a little further afield than my normal stomping ground of North Zealand. To continue to familiarize myself with...

Jeg Tog To Tog til en Borg: Episode One: Aalborg

I recently experienced an authentic moment of Danish confusion (also known as “huh??-gge”), as I struggled to recall which city my friend told me...

A tribute to the Danish summer break

In Denmark, summer is marked by long days, (relatively) better weather, a shared calendar, and a set of cultural rituals. It's a structure that...

Episode 7 – Inside Out with Adrienn Unlocking the Human Experience

What Are You Ready to Let Go Of? Last Week in Denmark Hello friends. I’ve just returned from my annual summer ritual - a week of...

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