Last Weeks in Copenhagen and Berlin Trip

Well, this is it. This is my final blog post documenting my travels and studies abroad in Europe. I have to say that this  was certainly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to not just study in another country, but live there and be a part of the society. I absolutely love Denmark and cannot wait to visit again one day. 

In the last few weeks of my time there, I got a lot done. On a beautiful day, I went to Tivoli Gardens, where we went on rides, appreciated the stunning layout of the park, and enjoyed fireworks at midnight.

I also had one last visit to Malmö, Sweden and while there I saw some sights I had not seen before. 

Here you can see the Turning Torso, a residential skyscraper famed as being the tallest building in Scandinavia. Next to it, in the foreground, you can see a part of Malmo Castle, a castle built by the Danes in 1434.

Of the last days spent in Europe, the best took place in Berlin. Though it took a rather grueling 8 hour bus ride in the middle of the night, the experiences I had and sights I witnessed made it well worth the travel. 

Of course one of the things we had to see in Berlin was the Berlin Wall, so we headed over to the EastSide Gallery  to get a glimpse of what was left of the wall and the artwork that decorated it. 

At another part of the wall near West Berlin, I found this. It is unreal knowing how recent the events that occurred in Berlin were and seeing all the relatively new history was quite impactful. 

On the second day in Berlin we walked about 11 miles around the city to get a glimpse of all the famous sites. 

We saw the The Fernsehturm, a TV tower in central Berlin built between 1965 and 1969, 

the Berlin Cathedral,

the iconic Brandenburg Gate, 

and also the Memorial for the murdered Jews of Europe which is dedicated to the jews that died during the Holocaust. 

Lastly, we went to the Tiergarten, Berlin’s largest inner-city park which also features the Victory Column. Given the fact that I spent the last five months in Denmark it was odd seeing a statue that commemorated the Prussian victory in the Danish-Prussian War.

As I’ve said so far in every blog post, and in person, this past five months has been an experience I will always remember. I believe it has not only helped me create so many unforgettable memories, but also helped me grow both personally and professionally. I want to thank every single person, especially my Mom and Dad, for helping me make this dream become a reality and supporting me through all of my endeavors. My experiences abroad were better than I could have dreamed and I can only hope I can provide the same opportunities for my own children one day.