Haj fra København, Danmark!
I
have been here for a week and two days, and I have loved every second of it. I am living with a host family; I have a host mom and dad, as well as twin host brothers (12 years old) and twin host sisters (25 years old). From the second I met them, I have felt like a part of the family, so if you decide to study abroad, definitely choose a home-stay (if that is an option).
The city of Copenhagen is beautiful. Buildings are no higher than five stories, due to an old prince’s decree. There are bikes everywhere!! Bikes are the 
number one way to commute. They do not stop for anybody or anything, so I am constantly aware of the bike lanes out of fear for my life.
Classes are in full swing at DIS. The professors here are often Danes who work in the career of the subject they are instructing. They are extremely knowledgeable, super laid-back, and they enjoy stories about the United States. When I am not in class, or taking the thirty minute commute by train to school, I am at home with my family. We live in an apartment south of Copenhagen. It is only a five minute drive to reach the beach and the harbor, where they have a beautiful sailing boat.
I have sailed twice since my arrival (see the pictures), and I have been swimming in the Køge Bay. Most recently, we sailed for an overnight visit to the city Dragør, which is a beautiful old town with uniform buildings. The yellow walls and red roofs made me feel as though I was walking through a movie scene.
I am looking forward to writing each week and keeping the connection between us rowers abroad and our lovely rowers back home. If you want to see more pictures, feel free to find me on Snapchat, Instagram, or Facebook, where I will post more pictures!!
Med venlig hilsen,
Bethany
