Post no.25

6th April - Wake up for the trip and see what the town of Abenraa looks like. Another part of our modules took part on Tuesday when we took the bus to Abenraa to enjoy a drama lesson. No one knew what was about to happen so we were quite excited. When we found out that the "classroom" is no bigger than a usual classroom, we were a little bit perplexed. Flemming was again in his optimistic and cheerful mood and started the lesson with the explanation of the schedule and other practical things. After the lesson really began we were taken to the process completely. We were shown many interesting activities which can be easily used as so called icebreakers. In general, the lesson was well-prepared and all the Erasmus students had a really lovely time. 

After the lesson we had about an hour to enjoy Abenraa - we took a short walk and the rest of the time spent on a beach. I am really looking forward to going there again - on FRIDAY 9th.

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.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.