Nathan Phipps
Sodertorn University, Sweden
Perhaps I’ve seen too many episodes of X-Files, but I think I’m onto some sort of Swedish conspiracy. I suspect that the government (who else?) must be employing some type of time manipulation that causes an entire month of studying abroad to pass by without the exchange student fully understanding what has occurred to him/herself. It seems the only way to counter-attack this phenomenon is to vigilantly supervise one’s remaining time and concentrate all efforts into making the most of the study abroad experience.
Tomorrow, I endeavor to venture into Stockholm. Even living just 20 minutes outside of the city center can make ‘going out’ feel like quite a task. Tomorrow, I will seek destinations and I will learn to get there (perhaps by trial and error) without anyone showing me the way. For me, this is the only way to truly learn a place.
Below is one of my favorite songs that I’ve been listening to since arriving in Sweden. It’s been my soundtrack to walking in the snow, waiting for the bus, and experiencing the completely unique feeling of exploring a foreign land that is equal parts alienation, independence, and adventure.
(You have to check out Nathan's personal blogsite to get the music clip: http://nathaninstockholm.wordpress.com/)
Sodertorn University, Sweden
Perhaps I’ve seen too many episodes of X-Files, but I think I’m onto some sort of Swedish conspiracy. I suspect that the government (who else?) must be employing some type of time manipulation that causes an entire month of studying abroad to pass by without the exchange student fully understanding what has occurred to him/herself. It seems the only way to counter-attack this phenomenon is to vigilantly supervise one’s remaining time and concentrate all efforts into making the most of the study abroad experience.
Tomorrow, I endeavor to venture into Stockholm. Even living just 20 minutes outside of the city center can make ‘going out’ feel like quite a task. Tomorrow, I will seek destinations and I will learn to get there (perhaps by trial and error) without anyone showing me the way. For me, this is the only way to truly learn a place.
Below is one of my favorite songs that I’ve been listening to since arriving in Sweden. It’s been my soundtrack to walking in the snow, waiting for the bus, and experiencing the completely unique feeling of exploring a foreign land that is equal parts alienation, independence, and adventure.
(You have to check out Nathan's personal blogsite to get the music clip: http://nathaninstockholm.wordpress.com/)