First field study

On Wednesdays, instead of classes we participate in "field studies". These involve going out and visiting places or hearing speakers that relate to the classroom topic. I had my first one today for Political Rhetoric. It was pretty interesting, we went to the Danish Parliament and listened to a representative from Denmark's newest political party, the Liberal Alliance (formerly called the Ny Alliance). Basically the party was created by a popular figure in one of the mainstream parties who decided to make a new party that better fitted his ideas. The whole thing was a complete disaster and they are now struggling to survive. Afterwards we had a "coffee debrief" at a local café (how I love free coffee!)

Once the field study was over, I went with Karen and Tim to the Jewish museum. The architecture of the inside is supposed to make you feel seasick, like the Jews who were smuggled into Sweden by boat may have felt. Lots of corners and sloping floors and ceilings. Very disorienting.










My first class doesn't start until 3 pm tomorrow so tonight I'm going to the University of Copenhagen student bar/café. Megan is also coming over for dinner beforehand, so it should be a good night.