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1. Under-rated. "You have to go to Austria," is not a common phrase heard in the study abroad grapevine - but it should be. This country has so much to offer, and you will not be disappointed! Salzburg and Vienna were the two cities I traveled too - both different feels, but both Austrian feels.
2. Beautiful. Old and striking architecture, low skylines, lots of white and just a charm that screams beautiful. This place during Christmas would be an absolute dream. 3. Clean. We were always pretty early in starting out days, but the mornings we spent walking the streets it was impeccably clean, which made the experience all the best. It was breathable, and classy! 4. Coffee Capital. Best. Coffee. Ever. Vienna is known for their excellent baristas and brews. I probably had 10 coffees total the whole weekend, and can honestly say all were great. Some of my favorite coffee shops were: phil, Café Sperl and Cafe Central. Beware, the size cup that comes with your coffee is small, really small. 5. Horse-Run. Horse-drawn carriages are everywhere! It's the coziest, most picturesque way to explore the city. 6. Homey. I am the biggest fan of big breakfasts, and Austria agrees. At the brunch places we ate, I felt like I was in Atlanta, exploring new trendy cafés. 7. Yummy. Continuing on the brunch topic, wow were the breakfasts good. In Vienna, we ate breakfast at The Breakfast Club and Café Sperl. For dinner we ate Bier and Bierli, casual bar. The Nasushmarket is also awesome, lots of free samples, and falafel. Best ice cream was at Eis Greissler - get the poppy seed, almond, or cookie flavor. Salzburg was the home of the greatest brunch, at Fingerlos. And also the greatest pizza, L'Osteria. I recommend all of these places! 8. Surprising. On our walk over a busy bridge in Salzburg, we heard a small group singing some great Christian songs, and we were taken back! We started talking to them, and they invited us back to their church for lunch. What a sweet depiction of God's love and his presence on this Earth! The same day, as we arrived at the metro station and the most beautiful angelic voice was singing his heart out at the metro entrance doors. He will be famous one day. Who knows how Austria will surprise you. 9. von Trapp. Salzburg is the home of everything Sound of Music. We were able to see many of the backdrops were the movie was filmed. The von Trapp house is better in person. 10. Historical. Many grand palaces and castles loomed over my head. I would by lying if I told y'all I know what all those buildings were, but they sure are beautiful. The Vienna Opera House is also a must-see. The Opera we attended was such an experience, we left after intermission because a four hour opera sung in a different language sometimes is too long, and will put you to sleep (I can attest to this). 11. Worthy. Go to Austria!
Hillsong United's new album, Let There Be Light, comes out middle of October, and WOW. We have been worshipping to the new songs on the album, and this cd points to Jesus in every way and paves a straight path to lay down your heart right at the feet of Jesus.
There are three services: eleven am, one pm, and six pm. The first two services are in english and danish - who ever is preaching that morning, there will be an interpreter that will translate the english into danish. However, the six o'lock service is strictly in english, and it's a party - so many people around my age! Six o'clock is definitely my favorite service. I should be more precise - the past week and the future week. The PastFull of friend dates, movie nights, good food, and multiple cups of coffee - the last week of September has been sweet. The weather has been incredible - around 60 degrees and sunny skies. Apparently that isn't a normality for Copenhagen falls. Good weather sparks the curiosity in me, so in the past two weekends I have...
On an academic note, I went on a field study tour to the UN on Wednesday with my Development of Economics class. Members of the World Food Program and the United National Program gave my class a presentation on the most recent data and happenings within the selected departments. These field studies are part of the reason why I love DIS. We are currently reading about the UN in the textbook, and the opportunity we have applying the classroom to real life are the things that differentiate DIS from other programs. Later that night was International Career Night. This is an event where four young professionals talk about their experiences adjusting to the work world of Copenhagen, and moving to Europe in general. This didn't necessarily apply to me because moving across the world isn't in my current future plans, but it arose many possible opportunities for other students that Copenhagen has for an American young professional looking to start a career in Europe. FutureSo much to look forward too... wow.
Besides a typical week of classes and homework, I'm going to Berlin and Prague! My first real European trip! My core class has our long study travel week starting Sunday that will go until Friday. We'll spend three days in Berlin, and then the remaining three days in Prague visiting companies and different industries learning about European Business Strategies. As excited as I am for the academic purpose of this tour, I can't help but be just as excited for the adventure aspect. I don't yet know the itinerary for the week, but all I know is that it's gonna be sweet! Community has always been something I've yearned for- which I'm sure everyone longs for a place where they can feel and express love where every they go. The idea of finding community while here in Copenhagen didn't sound easy. I have an amazing group of friends at Elon and the sweetest community who point me towards Jesus and pour into me with love and acceptance everyday. What if this doesn't exist outside of Elon? How do I find this community I'm craving? Let me first say that God is so good. It just so happened that one of my best friends from Elon, met a girl at a retreat who was planning to be abroad at DIS the same semester as me. And it just so happened I ran into her on the streets of Copenhagen, and it just so happened we both blindly signed up for the same hiking trip, and it just so happens that we're already great, great friends. Coincidence? I don't think so. Getting through this new experience, I have realized that I will never be left out to drown. No, community won't just pop-up out of no where, but with persistence and trust in the Lord, it will come. Draw near, as He will draw near. Tips on finding community:
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