Copenhagen Chronicles Ch. 3: Thrifting and thinking in Nørrebro
I have been very inspired by the Danish style here; people ooze aura. They wear sunglasses—even in cloudy weather—and lots of bandanas: around the waist like belts and on their…
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Copenhagen Chronicles Ch. 2: Moving from A to B
Bikes. When the Danes say to watch out for bikes, they are not joking. Nine out of 10 people living in Denmark own a bike, and there are five times…
Copenhagen Chronicles Ch. 1: Arriving in CPH
By the time you find this paper stacked on the racks in Gordon Commons or lying on the tables in the Rose Parlor, I will have already been in school…
Reflecting on “The Secret World of Arrietty”
With the magnolias in full bloom and robins sweeping by to say hello, it only seems right to watch a movie that seems to embody spring. This past weekend, I…
Observing the new trash and recycling signage
If you have classes in New England Building or Rockefeller Hall, you may have noticed that, upon your return from spring break, the trash and recycling units look a little…
Bees in Peru earn the right to bee
On Oct. 27, 2025, the Provincial Municipality of Satipo, Peru issued an ordinance granting the native stingless bees of Peru legal rights. These bees are the first and, currently, only…
Interacting with AI: caution or connection?
Over winter break, I wanted to bake my own birthday cake with my family. When I suggested this idea, my sister began asking ChatGPT for a cake recipe. I was…
Finding a job in climate technology and sustainability
It is no surprise that the world’s environment is constantly changing; we hear and see it on a daily basis. This may seem like a hopeless situation—stuck in an age…
Exploring the significance of the Arboretum through tree stories
On your walk to your classes or the Gordon Commons, you may have noticed a large wooden board leaning against the wall. There is a long brown cardboard pole, of…
Attending a Halloween Dog Parade in the City
Halloween is right around the corner. It is the day when people decorate their homes in cobwebs or anything else you would usually not like to find on your front…