05.20.24 Hello! This will be my last blog of the semester ): Throughout this semester I been able to see the beauty behind sustainability methods in Copenhagen. I was able to participate in a beach clean up as part of my off-campus experience in Denmark. In all, I created a photo collage as my final […]
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Blog Post #7: The Nation & Climate Change 🌐
05.04.24 Hello! Last blog post I mentioned what Copenhagen is currently doing to engange within their community. I will now be focusing on Denmark as a whole and current policies that they hold to improve their engagement. Denmark recently passed the 2020 Climate Act as a form to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Eventhought, Copenhagen […]
Blog Post #6: Art, Literature & Media 🎨
04.20.24 Hello! 🙂 As mentioned in my last blog, Copenhagen has a strong focus on sustainability. They actually have a bench that is extremely tall, at first it may look kinda funny. In reality, the bench is representing sea rise, and showing how high the sea may rise in the next few years. Its quiet […]
Blog Post #5: Environmental Justice 🏡
04.06.24 Hello! My sit spot has stayed consistent at the Botanical Gardens, located in Copenhagen. I will be focusing on the history behind the gardens for this blog post. Copenhagen University originally founded the first botanical garden on August 2,1600. Ever since then, the location has changed and their has been new add ons to […]
Blog Post #4: The Local and Climate Change 🌳
03.16.24 Hello! Being abroad, has allowed me to travel to nearby European Countries due to how close and easy it is to visit. Due to this, I have been reflecting a lot on my current carbon foootprint. Due to this, I have been able to visit Sweden through the train system which has aided to […]
Blog Post #3: Water & Energy
03.02.2024 Hello! Thank you for tuning in to my blog post today. <3 Similarly to the plants around me, I have grown a deep desire for the nature around me. One of the many reasons I chose to come to Copenhagen: sustainability. Currently, in Denmark drinking water is actually produced from groundwater and can be […]
Blog Post #2: Climate, Biodiversity, and Ecosystems 🌿
02.17.2024 Hello! Thank you for tunning in to my blog post today. <3 For my sit spot, I have been spending my time at the botanical garden or Palmehuset located in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Palm House is located in the middle of the Botanical Garden and we currently have a student discount to attend which […]
Blog Post #1 : My “sit” spot
Hi! For my first blog post, I will be introducing my current sit spot. I’m currently studying abroad at DIS – study abroad in Scandinavia in Copenhagen. As part of the program we have field studies on Wednesday which are basically travel plans around the city for our courses. As part of my Eco-Psychology course, […]