A few first impressions

1. The Krone - I feel like I have so much money in my wallet because one USD is equal to 6.8 krone. However, things end up being about the same price when you convert it out because Denmark is a rather expensive country to live in. Also, their coins have little hearts on their backs, and I find that absolutely adorable. I feel like it reflects the Danish personality really well. Everyone is rather reserved compared to Americans, but everyone is also very kind. You just have to look on the back side of the coin instead of just looking on the surface.

2. Wooden spoons - I went to a coffee shop and ordered a latte (quite delicious). This coffee shop had wooden spoons instead of plastic, and I knew at that moment that I will be falling in love with this country in a heartbeat. Environmentalism has always been important to me, and I love that the spoons were made of a biodegradable material rather than just plastic.

3. Always a good view - I mean it. Always. There are no huge skyscrapers blocking everything, and the buildings are so quaint with such varying architecture and color. Here is the view from the street, right outside of my apartment.

4. Getting lost is a lot of fun - So far I have only walked around and gotten lost with other people, and we got lost for about an hour. We finally found someplace we recognized and found our way back, but we saw so many interesting stores and buildings on the way that we never would have seen otherwise! If it weren't for classes starting, we probably would have explored even longer. I fully intend on exploring the city on my own and letting myself get lost, I think it will be a fun adventure where I could learn a lot, and possibly find my new favorite study spot or cup of coffee.

5. The Danes and fashion - The Danes are very fashionable and nearly all of them wear dark colors like black. With a wardrobe like mine, with lots of color, I am prepared to stand out. It makes me kind of nervous, but I'm also excited to find out of it will be a good, bad, or neutral thing.

6. The language - Don't worry, everyone speaks English, but most people will usually speak in Danish. It is a gorgeous language to listen to, but confusing and a bit disorienting to look at. Considering all signs and such are in Danish, here's hoping I pick up enough to read a menu!