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Rumi Y.

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Returning Home

By Rumi Y.

We were told during the last block of the program that returning home could have its difficulties. We discussed "reverse culture shock," which is when a person experiences culture shock... keep reading

Leaving Copenhagen, leaving CIEE

By Rumi Y.

Last Thursday was the last day of classes, with many of my fellow classmates leaving on Friday and others leaving throughout the weekend. I said goodbye to friends that were... keep reading

Bike Culture in Copenhagen

By Rumi Y.

Copenhageners love their bikes. The locals here bike all year round; they bike through rain or shine, wind or snow. In fact, there are more bikes than people in the... keep reading

Spicy's Spice

By Rumi Y.

For our study tour in block 3, the CIEE Copenhagen contingent went to Hamburg, Germany! Our first stop was the LEGO Factory and LEGO Project House in Billund, Denmark, where... keep reading

6 Weeks in Berlin

By Rumi Y.

Leaving Paris was heart breaking. I was unconvinced I would welcome Berlin into my heart the same way that I did Paris. But here I am six weeks later, having... keep reading

Markets: A Simple Joy

By Rumi Y.

Farmer’s markets are a source of joy for me. The colors and the smells show a wonderful appreciation for food that a grocery store can lack. And for a student... keep reading

A Lesson from Traveling

By Rumi Y.

My mentors have told me that journaling is an essential piece of my educational journey. It is when I travel that I feel this is the most true. I have... keep reading

The Festival of Lights

By Rumi Y.

On an evening stroll through Berlin along the Spree River Canal, I stumbled upon Museum Island. I learned later that it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with five museums... keep reading

Berlin Art Week

By Rumi Y.

We moved to Berlin for our second block just in time to catch Berlin Art week from September 26th - 30th! The German capital celebrates contemporary art by inviting the... keep reading

À bientôt Paris

By Rumi Y.

“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris... keep reading

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