Hi all-
Hope the week has treated everyone well. Today is my 3rd week anniversary of my arrival in Copenhagen. Fridays seem to be a day of firsts and so now on every Friday will be dedicated to doing something new, First Fridays, which I imagine will be easy here. 3 Fridays ago was my first time in Copenhagen/Denmark/a Nordic country/Scandinavia. Last Friday was my first time attending a PhD defense (looked time consuming) and this Friday was my first attempt going on a run with Perro in the snow. (2 Fridays back I can't remember what I did but I'm sure something new was seen/done).
It was a good week here. I finalized my schedule and am now in a new class studying social inequalities. Yesterday I joined a group of students on a visit to the UNFPA's (United Nations Population Fund) Nordic office. We heard a presentation on the UNFPA's mission which focuses on sexual and reproductive health. (Check out this quick clip included in the presentation, really impressive I think!- http://www.girleffect.org/). Among the students visiting were the International Health masters students who come from all over the world, several of which were men, several of which were African. What was really interesting was to hear these men comment on examples given from their own countries. I am certainly looking forward to my course on Refugee Health in Emergencies which is through the School of Global Health and will include a diverse dynamic of students as well. That starts in April. Welcome to a short intro on my studies here :).
I also wanted to share one other thing I just received- http://www.ncm.com/Fathom/OriginalPrograms/event/Half_The_Sky.aspx. The book Half the Sky is one that also promotes a much needed focus on women. While I have not yet read it (but it's on the TOP of my list!), those who have absolutely love it (Cristin and Sandra can attest). Check out this link for a movie event that will take place on March 4...those who can, go!!
Anywhoo, I'm excited for the weekend and signed up for a student trip to a popular museum here, the Louisiana Museum. Going early to help the organizer make authentic Danish sandwiches, will be a first for me!
Hope everyone has a fantastic Friday and as a parting thought...what will you do today to celebrate First Fridays???
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another fun entry- keep them coming! I hope you get good at snow running because I am going to have to do something for exercise while I am there! We can always check out Crossfit Copenhagen...
ReplyDeleteP.S. It's 61 and sunny here in Atlanta this weekend...just had to brag! oh and I am going to the mall at some point this weekend to invest in a pair of Hunter boots- they sound very necessary for Copenhagen and Berlin!
ReplyDeleteLa, I'll try with the snow running and sooo very jealous of your weather. Enjoy it now but keep your warm clothes out for the trip!
ReplyDeleteNice call on the book Half the Sky and the A Powerful Noise event. I was planning to see it but now have to travel for work :( The boo is also at the top of my reading list... though I haven't much time for that lately. Hopefully April will bring much calmer life winds... :) Sounds like such cool content you are studying. I am jealous! Keep the lessons coming...
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