The First Week and having fun!

So I'm getting into the swing of things in Aalborg and I'm enjoying it immensely! Things here can and are very different in many ways but are similar to things in the States. Everyone were I live is a mixture of Danes, and other international students from and outside of Europe and most of them are very friendly. English is spoken to some degree by everyone and getting around town and the country so far has been very easy. The commute to campus is only a 1km walk or .6 of a mile and classes are taught in English. but it can be hard at first to get use too non native English speakers at first. But more to come on classes in the coming posts when I'm in full swing for them.

The City is a fun place with historical buildings and sites everywhere and typical shopping departments, but I like the little shops more. But things can sometimes be and are more expensive here then in the US, but not too bad if your smart about special deals and sale items at the stores for both food and non food items.

-This is from my first Grocery run to the local føtex which has a little bit of everything. They are more expensive then Netto and other stores. but are closer so most of the students use them. Just a little bit of advice to everyone the milk and other dairy products are not pasteurized so they will go bad faster, but for me I think they taste better.

-Each location might be different, but in Aalborg you will need to cook your meals as there is no "meal plan" like NAU and eating out can be very expensive about 200kr or $36 and up for simple basic things. There are cheaper places, to go too, which can be around 30kr or $6 but they are usually the street vendors and fast food.

I have a room to myself with a bathroom and a small kitchen, everything from the bed to the dishes were provided for myself and the other ISEP students I've talked to. Here are a few pictures:

The Electrical plugs are different here so make sure you have an adaptor for your computer charger and other devices.

 View of the outside with week old snow.

Beds here are different sizes then in the US, this one is longer then a normal twin sized bed and in Denmark they have a cover sheet for the mattress, a pillow case and a duvet which takes the place of the top sheet and blanket. Its basically a big comforter that just stays on top of you and keeps you warm.

That's all for now more to follow with more adventures and pictures.