Finding the Shanti(ka)~

Blogs

  • REMINISCING: MY FIELD STUDIES

    REMINISCING: MY FIELD STUDIES

    One of the things that stood out to me while choosing my study abroad program was DIS’ emphasis on experiential learning. I knew that I thrived in an environment where I got see what I was learning outside of the traditional classroom/lecture setting. Scandinavia as your home, Europe as your classroom This slogan is a… Read more

  • WHAT’S IT LIKE LIVING IN THE OUTDOOR LLC?

    WHAT’S IT LIKE LIVING IN THE OUTDOOR LLC?

    I always walk to Sorgenfri station and see a faces of one of the 48 members of the Outdoor LLC. Something so special about this group of humans is that they all CARE so much about each other and our feelings. I always walk through the multiple kitchens in our living situation (Basecamp Lyngby) and… Read more

  • A PIECE ON GRATITUDE: THANKSGIVING EDITION

    A PIECE ON GRATITUDE: THANKSGIVING EDITION

    As I sit around the long table seeing my fellow thanksgiving community stuff their face with food. I realized I am already full and content before indulging myself in my plate. I have begun the act of… ..SAVOURING (which if you have been reading my blogs now…you know it’s my favorite thing to say HAHA).… Read more

  • TURNING 21: DANISH EDITION

    TURNING 21: DANISH EDITION

    November is a hard month for me even though this should be very joyous! This time of year marks the fall time where seasonal blues start to hit and I realize that the year is coming to a wrap very soon. The main event of the month is my birthday where I usually get very… Read more

  • A SENSE OF COMMUNITY THROUGH CULTURE

    A SENSE OF COMMUNITY THROUGH CULTURE

    I have been told ever since coming to Copenhagen that I am curious (sometimes wise) beyond my years. I am constantly overthinking. Constantly reflectiving. Constantly trying to find answers to problems that I can’t solve right now. It’s just who I am. It’s my genes. It’s my identity….?? BOOM… IDENTITY CRISIS TIME I have always… Read more

  • TIPS TO ADD WARMTH TO THE NEW COLD LIFE

    TIPS TO ADD WARMTH TO THE NEW COLD LIFE

    Okay seems like the SCARY true nature of Copenhagen weather is coming to light. I never realized how much of a toll it would actually take on me until now. So here are some tips from my friends at DIS and visiting host family (side note: A visiting host family is where you get to… Read more