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Recommended Expat Blogs: Denmark
Everybody who has spent time in a different country knows that expat life is not quite like anything else in the world. The confusion of the first few days and weeks, the slow, but steady process of acclimation, the little peculiarities and quirks that might strike you about your new surroundings: almost any situation you encounter can make for a great story. If you are so inclined and want to blog about it, of course!
Our InterNations recommended blog section features talented expat bloggers from around the world. Their offerings to the blogosphere have been selected for their great entries and high quality, whether they may be funny, informative, interesting, deeply personal or a combination of all of the above.
Let’s hear from our featured bloggers in Denmark:
Matt: Thoughts from a Viking Land
It’s not easy being a foreigner in Denmark. Danes are notoriously private and not trusting of outsiders. You will need to make the first step, don’t wait for people to ask you into their group, you will be waiting a long time. Drink beer, it will help break down social barriers with Danes. Learn to appreciate irony and don’t get offended when people are abrupt (Americans find this challenging I think).
Harriet: Harriet vs. the World
Danish people seem to be really into their clubs and organizations. There are groups and networks you can easily join all over the show, from sports teams to volunteer organizations. The language school is a great way to meet people too.
Ruby: An American Girl's Adventures in Denmark
Be an extrovert, but do it humbly. The Danes are a reserved people, and they are put off by people who boast. As an American, these Danish traits can be a bit frustrating and confusing. But if you take the time to be self-aware, you’ll do just fine.
Martyna: Martyna Papartyna
Of course I was not prepared at all I just bought a ticket and came without any clue about anything. Even though if someone would said that it is so extremely hard to find a place to live I would think “it cannot be so hard as they say that doesn’t make any sense and I will figure out everything when I am there”. And I am really grateful for people which I know that let me to stay with them for a longer time than I expected because it was really hard to find where to live.
Dani: Ibajay to Nuuk
Everything is different, food, language, climate, midnight sun in the summer and cold dark winters, I’m not yet fully adapted to it, their culture of drinking (incredible, it can go on for a week!) and suicide find it shocking! Otherwise, greenlandics are very, very warm and friendly people i have met.
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