Opinion

  • I see a political path for the expat community

    I see a political path for the expat community

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    Sune Steffen Hansen

    I realized after my latest column that there is a strong will in the expat community to seek political influence. However, you must unite to become one strong political voice for the community.

  • Can one change change your life?

    Can one change change your life?

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    Xinxin Ren Gudbjörnsson

    The year of dragon, out of all 12 Chinese zodiac years, is the most opportune for positive change in one’s life.

  • Say no to the tyranny of LEGO

    Say no to the tyranny of LEGO

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    Adrian Mackinder

    I can never be truly accepted into Danish society because…I hate LEGO.

  • People keep asking if Denmark is diverse. Turns out, that’s the wrong question

    People keep asking if Denmark is diverse. Turns out, that’s the wrong question

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    Megan Fischer

    We’ve been here almost two years. From what I hear and read, nothing about our experience is unusual.

  • DSB

    DSB

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    Conrad Molden

    In Denmark I have had trains cancelled, been forced on the togbus and even a tree smash through a carriage window. It’s been wild eleven years of DSB. But I’ll say something unpopular, brave and hypocritical: I think they’re really good.

  • Home alone?

    Home alone?

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    Vivienne McKee

    In Denmark, around 1.3 million people, choose to live on their own. In fact all of the Nordic countries have a high percentage of one person households. It is a more expensive choice but , if money was no object, which would you choose?

  • Hair and loathing in Copenhagen

    Hair and loathing in Copenhagen

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    Xinxin Ren Gudbjörnsson

    Most hairdressers in Copenhagen treat Asian hair as a huge inconvenience. Even if they are willing to give their best, their best is rarely good enough. Now, my hairdresser is skipping town. Should I shave my head again?

  • Expat, where is your political voice?

    Expat, where is your political voice?

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    There are many expats in Denmark, but in the political realm, no one talks about them. If expats want to have their voice heard in the public debate and influence the rules they live under, they need a political voice.

  • Looking for love in Copenhagen?

    Looking for love in Copenhagen?

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    David Munis Zepernick

    If you are looking for a Danish partner aged 25-29 the odds are good.

  • Ambiguity tolerance: the key to great leadership common amongst internationals

    Ambiguity tolerance: the key to great leadership common amongst internationals

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    The ability to tolerate ambiguity is a measurement of great leadership – and you’ve gained it from your international career.

  • Late to the Queen’s parade: a new American fan of Dronning Margrethe

    Late to the Queen’s parade: a new American fan of Dronning Margrethe

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    Abby Wambaugh

    Growing up in America, I didn’t have to think about the monarchy. I didn’t think I cared. But at about 6:40pm on New Years Eve, I developed more feelings.

  • Electric Car

    Electric Car

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    Conrad Molden

    When I imagined having an electric car it was like entering the future – with some sort of digital goggles, cybernetic robotic elements growing from my arms and of course a giant ‘mega Dane’ badge.