Welcome! My name is Meheq, and I'm currently a sophomore studying public health at UW. Follow my journey throughout Copenhagen, Denmark, studying public art, activism, and colonialism for the next month! Although the subject area doesn't quite fit into my major, one of the main reasons I chose the interdisciplinary honors program was to be able to study across disciplines! Since visiting Copenhagen the first time in the summer of 2022, I've been counting the days since I coul

The program's subjects not only enriched my understanding of Danish history and culture but also offered a valuable opportunity for introspection and personal growth. While I have a deep appreciation for exploring society, culture, and history, I've come to realize that focusing solely on these areas can be emotionally and mentally taxing for me. I even found myself yearning to solve calculus equations and tackle chemistry problems. Courses in the arts and humanities challeng

Today we visited Jens Galschiøt and in complete honesty, I can’t remember everything he said or told us. But I can remember every art piece. From the Fundamentalism piece to the woman on the cross, the image and feelings that came with each piece stuck. The feelings that art evokes and everything about the visual, from the scale to the details, stay with people. Art can be symbols, signs, and motifs for movements and messages. It is an incredibly valuable form of activism due

This week I was tasked with delving into Denmark's current events and how it connects to our program discussions and topics! I was inspired by my interest in the pharmaceutical industry as well as the mechanisms of a social welfare state and how they are interconnected. Read my post below! The surge in demand for this drug has emerged as the primary driver behind Denmark's recent economic expansion. In a recent New York Times article, Eshe Nelson outlines the transformative

My morning began sitting in Ørstedsparken, a gorgeous green park enclosing a lake in the center. Near the bench I was sitting on were a...

Alth ough my first week of discovery in Denmark had a slightly bumpy beginning, the week exponentially progressed to be an incredible start to the rest of our jo urney in Copenhagen! Below find my initial account of the week's events and my reflections on the interconnectedness of Danish colonialism, public art, and activism. Week 1 Reflection and Write Up The Interconnectedness of Danish Colonialism, Public Art, & Activism Experiencing the noise and emotion of a Viking raid,