From Hygge to Hausparty: A Student's Copenhagen to Berlin Odyssey

Swapping the pastel-hued canals of Copenhagen for the gritty, graffiti-strewn streets of Berlin might seem like a dramatic shift. But for a gaggle of wide-eyed students, they were ready for the next adventure.Bidding farewell to Copenhagen's city charm, we boarded a plane. Arriving in Berlin, we were met not by a dorm warden, but by our new enthusiastic and energetic host . 

The CIEE entrepreneurship program itself is a whirlwind. Students spend their mornings huddled in groups dissecting business plans and pitching ideas. The afternoons, however, are dedicated to exploring Berlin's youthful energy, and taking in sights.

Participants met new friendly faces from other CIEE programs living in the same dorms, giving them a taste of dorm life. Students are discovering that Berlin is a city that wears its history on its sleeve, reminders of the past peeking out from crumbling buildings and poignant memorials. But it's also a city that pulsates with a vibrant present. As we navigate the city, one thing is certain: this student exchange is more than just a travel experience – it's an education in reinvention, resilience, and the sheer joy of getting lost (and found) in a new city.