This past week, I had the unique opportunity to visit my “Climate Change and Radical Political Movements” professor’s home, where I was introduced to a creative form of climate activism known as “craftivism.” After a whirlwind couple of weeks—traveling from Sicily to Bologna for a school trip and an alum meetup—I was feeling drained. But […]
Category: Reena
Spring 2025
“Grey” Spaces and Env Justice
Hello all once again~ As someone who loves running on trails and discovering new paths wherever I go, I found it strange how I’ve encountered less green spaces in my stay in Copenhagen than I did in Wellesley. Green spaces to me look like community gardens and grass roofs, but I realized I encountered a […]
Tessie Taxies and Carbon Emissions
Living in the most bikeable city in the world…I am ashamed to admit I have not invested in that culture so far. (Fun fact: it’s actually faster to bike than use the car or bus in Copenhagen!) However, even with public transportation…Denmark is truly ahead of its time. I just spent the past week in […]
Cold Plunges and Windy Energy oh my!
Living on a literal cluster of islands, Denmark is quite proud of their water and energy sources! For instance, most Danes drink out of the sink because tap water goes through strict safety controls before even touching into homes. (Tip#1 If you don’t want to pay for water at restaurants…bring a water bottle! (Tip #2) […]
A Misunderstood Bird: the Hooded Crow
Overview of my living situation: I currently live in a green living and learning community (LLC), surrounded by people interested in the environment academically or just for fun. This means five minute automatic timed showers, eight different recycling bins, and mandatory “environmentally conscious” apartment activities every Tuesday night. I chose this place initially due to […]
Being Comfortable in the Uncomfortable: Superkilen “Diversity” Park
This sit spot was actually discovered during my class’s field study in Nørrebro, Denmark! It’s called Superkilen, also known as the “Diversity Park” in the middle of the bustling city. This park was intended to be an accessible area for the public to interact with international aspects of its citizens. For instance, the bench I […]