Throughout the semester, I have been spending time with a Danish family. I have gone to there house for dinner on a few occasions and we have had conversations about differences that exist between American and Danish culture. Recently, we discussed the differences in the school systems. In Denmark, children stay with the same class from the time they start school until the end of middle school. As an American, it is hard for me to relate to this concept, almost 10 years of schooling with the same group of kids?!? Thinking about this idea more, it can really go either way: a class can be super tight and have amazing dynamics or a class can dislike each other and be stuck together for years. I am curious about others opinions on this, do you think having the same class for most of your schooling is positive?
On a slightly different note, yesterday, I had to say goodbye to my visiting family. We went ice skating together. It was strange to say goodbye to them because I don't know when and if we will ever see each other again, but it has definitely been a valuable experience to have the opportunity to get to know a Danish Family!
Here are some pictures of us ice skating:
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