Hej, This week in Copenhagen definitely hasn't been the easiest. I wouldn't necessarily call it a bad week, because I had plenty of really good moments too. It was definitely a realization that studying abroad isn't a fairy-tale break from reality. I'm still living real life, and sometimes that means there are going to be moments that suck. Sometimes it was just the build-up of small little things, like leaving my cellphone, which had my DIS card (that nice little card that lets me into the buildings) in it, at home or getting lost when it was really important for me to get to my destination on time. Sometimes it was an intense feeling of loneliness, or this idea running through my head that I'm not doing study abroad "right" because my experience isn't looking like someone else's. Self-doubt is something that I've really been struggling with this week, but I'll share with you guys a couple of the things that helped me pull through: 1. My mother I may be far away from home, but the great thing about living in 2016 is that I can call my mother with ease whenever I need her. Just because you're abroad and focusing on experiencing where you are doesn't mean that it's not important to keep in touch with those back home. There are people here who I know will listen if I say I want to talk, and DIS has good resources if students are stressed or need to talk. But nothing beats talking to my mom, and nobody can quite understand me like she can. Sometimes you just have to break down and cry or vent to your mom, and hopefully it helps you like it did me. My study abroad advice is to definitely keep close the people who are most important to you, even if they cannot be right there beside you. 2. My faith Having a relationship with God is so important for me, especially in these moments of self-doubt. I've been so lucky that I've found a church here that has really been a blessing, especially today. It was exactly what I needed, to take this hour long pause in the middle of all of my mess and to be reminded that God is still here with me, and will be no matter what I'm going through. If faith is a part of your life, it is not something you have to give up when going abroad. God doesn't just exist solely in America. Coming here and becoming part of a faith community has not only given me a moment of pause, but also a great new group of friends from all over the world, bonded by our shared faith. It's really amazing and so helpful during tough moments (it's also a great way to break the American bubble of being a DIS student). 3. The Good Moments Just because there are bad moments doesn't mean they aren't sitting there right beside really great ones. I called this week a roller coaster of emotions because there were high points, and holding onto those moments are what's going to help me look towards the light at the end of the tunnel. So, I'll just share a few of my favorite good moments this week:
So, that's been my week in Copenhagen. Maybe not the best week, but that's okay. I'm still having an awesome time, and I'm still looking forward to so many more adventures further on. Can't wait for the next week in Copenhagen! Vi ses!
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