I just miss Denamrk very much!

Warning: stop reading if you are Swede.

I am from China but studied in Denmark for my masters. Spent around 3 years here including a year during covid. Got some of my best friends that I still hang out with every few weeks now.

Now I have moved to Sweden for my PhD. Was expecting pretty much the same experience. People always gave me the impression of Denmark and Sweden are pretty much the same but not really. Simply crossing the bridge people are already much more introvert. In Denmark (at least in Copenhagen) when I go to the normal gyms, climbing gyms or running clubs, people are much more chatty and open to conversation.

And I feel that in Copenhagen people are pretty accepting to different culture. Not saying Sweden is bad. But in my experience Denmark has the right amount of social energy that strikes the perfect balance being friendly and respecting personal space for someone like me. I never failed to just invite someone to play DnD with me. Hell, even during covid I saw many news in other countries about racism against asians but it didn't quite happen to me in Denmark so I felt very blessed.

And I love the "hardware" package in Denmark too. Bikable environment. Very decent transportation in the cities and things open until quite late so everything is convenient. You guys have amazing bakeries, restaurants and bars. Great beer, and pretty much the best scandinavian cuisine. God I love me some good flæskesteg and beer any time. Even the airport is amazing. Probably one of the best I have been to.

The only complaint I have to make is the cursed language. I stayed 3 years and tried to learn in between and I just had a baaaad time pronouncing anything. I felt like I was bothering the employee and they were always being nice to switch to English. I've been in Sweden for only a year and I can already have some proper conversations... But hey maybe it would be easier for me now !

Now that öresundståg has 50% off for monthly tickets, so I just come for a weekend from time to time and it's always great. I always joke about that who knows if maybe I will come back and just stay here instead but my partner is Swede so...

Anyways I am done yapping. Just wanted to show some appreciation and say a big thank you to Denmark for always treating me so well! See you probably very soon! Much love!

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