Since this is my first post, I figured I'd start with a FAQ section because it's far easier than actually writing normal paragraphs. Some of the questions are more on the dry side but I figured since people like to ask, I might as well add them.
Q: What language do they speak in Denmark?
A: They speak Danish in Denmark ... No, they do not speak Dutch; or, dare I rid you of this common misconseption, "Denmarkese."Q: So are you going to be eating Danishes like, every day?
A: I imagine if I did that, I would get very tired of Danishes. Assuming that all Danish people eat is Danishes is like assuming all Americans eat is hamburgers. Although that unfortunately may not be that far from the truth.
Q: It snows all the time there, right?
A: Actually, no. It rarely snows ... But it rains a lot. Oh, and during the month of January there's an average of one hour of sunlight a day.
A: Actually, no. It rarely snows ... But it rains a lot. Oh, and during the month of January there's an average of one hour of sunlight a day.
Q: Isn't that going to be depressing?
A: Probably.
Q: Where are you staying?
A: With a host family. I just found out who they are about a week ago. There's a mom, a dad and four kids. Only two of the kids are young enough to still live in the house.
Q: When are you leaving/coming back?
A: I leave Saturday January 17, and I'll be getting back Sunday May 15.
Q: Are you going to get a chance to travel?
A: I have three weeks off in the middle of the semester. The first week will be spent traveling with my program to London and Germany. The second week I'll be traveling on my own, and my family is coming to visit on the third week so I'll spend that traveling with them.
A: I have three weeks off in the middle of the semester. The first week will be spent traveling with my program to London and Germany. The second week I'll be traveling on my own, and my family is coming to visit on the third week so I'll spend that traveling with them.
Q: So you're taking classes there?
A: Yes. I'm enrolled in the Biotechnology and Drug Development track, which is essentially like a major. My classes are biotechnology and drug development, medical ethics, human health and disease and complexity of cancer.
A: Yes. I'm enrolled in the Biotechnology and Drug Development track, which is essentially like a major. My classes are biotechnology and drug development, medical ethics, human health and disease and complexity of cancer.
Q: Will you bring me back a pair of wooden clogs?
A: No. I'm not going to Holland, I'm going to Denmark.
And now for my favorite, and by far the most frequently asked question. It also happens to be the inspiration for the name of this blog.
Q: Will you bring me back a hash brownie?
A: No. I'm not going to Amsterdam, I'm going to Denmark. Besides, do you really think I like you enough to try to smuggle drugs past customs?
That's all for now. Keep those questions coming, though.
Dear kira, i'm commenting though LJ. annnd i am totally stealing your idea of having a blog while abroad. :) also, you say you're leaving saturday, jan. 15th. but jan. 15th is thursday, not saturday. :( lol i wanna see you soon!
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also, your world clocks thinger to the left of here keeps making that column bounce up and down. lol just thought i'd let you know :)
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