Post No.23

International Week Day 4

At the edge with physical force... coughing and very tired I joined the whole international group on the way to RIBE. Ribe, the oldest town in Denmark - I really couldn't afford missing it, right? First the museum - very nice, especially the practical part and the movie as well. Then stop at the baker's for some Danish delicious pastry and taking picture of the wonderful deserted town where we were passing only the international students =D (Hey, are you sure that the town is in Denmark?). On our way back we were very preoccupied with preparing the International Song Contest!!! YES - those people really made me sing =) Pizza, beer and singing - the most wonderful combination ever. 

Post No.22

International Week Day 3

The third day was in the name of SURPRISE ME. We prepared a little exhibition on the project we had made in the workshops. Then it was our time to present our Universities to others. I may say that quite a lot of people were surprised by the modernity of our town and our University as well. We prepared some pictures from our town and were ready to answer every single question. 

I also want to thank my group from the English lesson - I really enjoyed cooperating with you... Well, that was the purpose of the International Week, right?

Post No.21

International Week Day 2

Workshop A was the greatest fun I experienced during the whole International Week. First we were given a small lecture on Danish pastry and coffee tables. Very interesting. Then we were taught how to prepare a LUNCH BOX. Hehe you really want to teach a 23-year-old Czech girl teach how to prepare a snack? =D Nooo, I am just kidding. It was pleasuring. 

The whole Tuesday was in the name of FOOD. There was the snack at noon and in the evening we were supposed to prepare a typical dish from our country. the ones who weren't there can't image the beauty of the tables carrying the weight of so much food - so many different kinds of starter, main dishes, desserts... The Czechs spend lots of time in kitchen and we've already introduced some national food. On this occasion we prepared a potato salad and I, very bravely, added a note saying "The Czech Republic - Potato Salad - The best potato Salad you have EVER had". Finally it wasn't brave at all b/c our salad was a complete success and many people came and expressed the pleasure they had while eating it. Thank you ;-)

Post No.20

International Week - Day 1

Another module which is obligatory for us was the International Week. We welcomed about 30 other people from the whole Europe - Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Turkey ... I just hope I didn't forget somebody. What a shame that there were now Hungarians for Viki or Czechs for us ;-) 

We started the day with an introduction in the C building where we filled up nearly the whole big classroom. What was very practical and enjoyable was the intercultural activity. First we gather in groups according to our country and we draw a picture of our culture and nation. Then we switched in groups and tried to do the same with a culture which we didn't belong to. Finally we presented the pictures and I might say they were very similar =) (beer, food, knowledge and heritage for the Czechs). 

The next activity was a Danish lesson with some Danish students who taught us some basic phrases. The thing which was confirmed to be an absolute truth was the fact that every single Dane pronounce the words in his own words. I've heard so many version of "HVAD HEDDER DU" that I fell completely and utterly confused and lost. I love DANISH - it's so.... Danish ;-)

Post No.19

Special needs

Today we have visited Favrdalskolen in Haderslev. I was amazed! I've never seen such a beautiful and enormous school before. I really start loving Danish schools and the atmosphere in them. Everything and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Thank you for the arrangement. 

Post No.18

CZECH-NORWEGIAN-POLISH NIGHT at the student's café

Thank everyone for coming to our party. We hope you liked the JEDNOHUBKY and the beer as well. We got a very good feedback on our refreshment so if you want the recipe, just tell me on Ondrej =D

Post No.17

Danish lesson - I must admit that the last Danish lesson was completely different form those previous ones and that we really enjoyed the activity. We were divided into groups and we should write a recipe of our national dish. We were together with Viki (Hungarian girl) b/c she is the only person from Hungary and our cuisines are very similar. We both love garlic, onion and spices - at the end the decision wasn't difficult at all b/c if you mix everything together with a good piece of beef (or pork) you will get a wonderful dish called GULAS (goulash, in Hungarian gulyas). This activity was very creative and at the end we saw many national dishes written on big sheets of black paper. 

Post No.16

Exhausted, thirsty, ... and covered in bruises =) that was the result of the last PE we had. It was so pleasurable. Everyone was supposed to bring and share a game which is commonly used in the kindergartens or as a leisure children activity. What was surprising was the fact that quite a lot of activities or games were quite similar to each other. For instance we played a game, sitting in a circle with one person walking around us and it was nice to hear the singing which could be found in at least three languages. Thank you for a lovely time.

Post No.15

4th March - the last history lesson. Let me use this blog to show appreciation to Jorn Buch for the lecture he gave us. The previous lectures were quite confusing - not for me b/c I could follow it without any difficulties, thanks to my studies at my home university - but at least for other ERASMUS students. However, the last lesson really made sense and I really enjoyed sitting there and listening to all those facts which I had heard before. It was a nice way to revise all of it. I think that Jorn prepared the lesson very well and his speech was very knowledgeable (as always) and well-structured. Such a shame that the other ERASMUS students aren't keen on history at all. 

Post No.14

Globalization and Citizenship - this is the name of a module which is obligatory for us. In general this has been a very hot topic lately and maybe that is the reason why we should attend these classes and learn about societies and their differences. However, I must say that I was insulted when I heard how important democracy is and that it is the only right way to live. Of course, I was born into a democratic society and I am happy that I didn't find out what the life in the communist era really looked like BUT I think that every single nation has got a right to choose how to govern themselves and how to make politics. What is good for us is not good for somebody else. Please, don't forget that you teach people about tolerance! The thing which caused me the biggest shock from the whole beginning of my ERASMUS stay was the sentence that we really MUST fight for our democracy (that's true in a certain point of view) and we MUST spread it everywhere, so everyone will live in a democratic country. Oooh, is this the tolerance you've been talking about? I am sorry, I don't think so. Even from the historical point of view, nothing which was simply brought to some place never succeeded or at least it caused severe damage in the later years. Let just other nations and societies find their own way and find the emancipation themselves. What I want to say is that everyone should have his own opinion about these issues and should be tolerant to others with their own ones. Teach us about globalization and citizenship but don't tell us what to think.

Post No.13

Long time no see! My apologies! To be honest, there have been so many things going on in the same time that I am tired sooner than I can even write about them.

School is still going on in the same way. However, today we very much enjoyed Jette's English lesson and we are very grateful that we were invited. THANK YOU VERY MUCH - You're simply the best. Today was the first day when we decided for the first time not to go to a lesson. And things happen - so it was also the first day when the attendance was checked by the teacher =D bad luck =) but never mind. I really think that I learned more about Danish people and their language by being with my Danish friend than being in the lesson at that time =)

Another lesson which I found very interesting was the Comparative education. It was only a shame that there wasn't enough space to have discussion over such an interesting issue and that was why the lessons were more lecture like. Nevertheless, it helped me to realize where the Czech approach lies and  it was a significant opportunity to compare it.

Amazing possibility to meet Danish and Erasmus students all in one place was the Costume Party. Some of the costumes were absolutely gorgeous and sexy some of them were simply smart... but what was really the point was TO HAVE FUN - and we really DID =) and I remember that Saturday morning at 5 a.m. was quite warm and very enjoyable.