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SLOW MOMENTS IN SAMSØ
This week we went to the island Samsø and one of our students wrote a blog about her experience, enjoy the journey though her eyes! As our eyes opened bright... keep reading
Youth Island: Democracy in Action
Copenhagen Global Navigators visited Youth Island for the day to learn about how Denmark facilitates youth activism. Students toured the old military fort and learned about the programs Youth Island holds, and participated in a democracy game to develop public speaking and negotiation skills. They ended their day at the Broens Gadekøkken food hall with great food and a Euros match!
Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy
Our students were the life of the party at the festival in Tomar this weekend!
Oh, Tomar!
This weekend we visited the magical city of Tomar. We toured the Fluviario to focus on river ecosystems first, and later toured the river ecosystem itself- in the form of... keep reading
Trash Talk: Copenhagen's Waste Management Systems
Learn about Copenhagen's intensive waste management systems at a neighborhood recycling center and CopenHill!
Exploring Copenhagen: A Walking Tour with Survival Danish
As the Program Leader for CIEE's Taking Climate Action High School Abroad program, I recently led our 13 students on an enriching walking tour of Copenhagen, guided by our teacher, Niels. We explored the city's history and culture, learning essential "Survival Danish" phrases and discovering landmarks. The students embraced Danish values and the concept of "hygge," gaining confidence and enthusiasm for their time in Copenhagen. Stay tuned for more updates from our journey!
One last look back before our farewell dinner in Copenhagen
One final look at Session II. Let's go back in time and relive a few memories
Design Thinking for the Future
How can we design neighborhoods that allow for renewable resources and sustainable ecosystems that serve the needs of the people who live there? Where do we put green spaces, where... keep reading
Sela Quiniones takeover - Friday recap
Written and published by: Sela Quiniones It is hard to believe the second week of climate action in Copenhagen is almost over! On Friday, we were lucky enough to have... keep reading
Uge et: collecting memories
It’s been a fun adventure for our global navigators this week. Let’s go back in time and look at what we’ve done so far in the program. On our first... keep reading
A Journey to Scandinavia!
Only a few days into our Multi-Site Global Entrepreneurship Program, Denmark, the first location of our 3-country tour and a nation of only 5.4 million inhabitants, has lived up to... keep reading
Session II Students in Copenhagen Hit the Ground Running
These students are amazing! We have travelled from all over America and Canada, and have arrived in Denmark ready to go. After dropping off bags in our hotel Cabinn we... keep reading
One end is another start
As I write this blog, I am reflecting on the incredible experience I had with the session students. So many laughs and smiles, and even some “unhinged” moments. It’s going... keep reading
SEACHANGE
Written and published by: Joey DiMare During week 2 of our program, one of our assignments was to quickly draft a concept for a sustainable movement or product. My group... keep reading
Takeaways From Demark
Written and published by: Vedha Reddy Over these past few weeks in Copenhagen I’ve learned so much. My love for walkable cities has grown tremendously over the past few weeks... keep reading