What did you learn about yourself during the trip?
We've learned about our ability to adapt to new places and situations, and to be more independent. We've met new people from other countries and our own, and we've been able to socialize more. Furthermore, we have learned to laugh at our mistakes and that we don't have to be afraid of making them. We also learn to adapt to new situations, such as a new routine, new schedules, a different culture...
What did you discover about your strengths or weaknesses?
Not knowing much English has been a weakness. Because of this, we haven't been able to communicate as much as we'd like. But at the same time, our communication skills have been a strength, since even though we don't know much English, we've been able to talk to everyone without any problems.
Nahia Arano, Ane Erviti & Maddi Valencia
Was there any situation that took you out of your comfort zone? How did you react?
Yes, one of the main situations that took us out of our comfort zone was adapting to their daile schedule, specially their meal times. They usually have lunch and dinner much earlier than we do, which felt very strange at first. In the beginning, we weren't hungry at the times they ate, so it was a bit uncomfortable. However, little by little, we adaprted to their routine, and eventually we started to feel hungry at the same times as them. This experience helped us to become more flexible and open to different habits and cultures.
What personal skills did you develop (independence, responsibility, communication)?
During this experience, we developed several important personal skills, especially independence and communication. We became more independent because we were living in a new environment with a host family that we didn't know before, so we had to manage things on our own and step out of our comforte zone. We also improved our communication skills because we had to speak in another lenguage with people who were initially strangers. This helped us again confidence, express ourselves more clearly, and connect better with others.
Irune Arrasate, Nahia González & Amaia Goroskieta
What cultural differences did you notice in customs, schedules, food, or social norms?
About the schedules of here we notice that the schedules there are similar to ours but the distribution mode is different. For example the classes starts at 8:15 but one hour an a half and then they have fifteen minutes of relax before the next class. To have lunch they have 30 minutes and the food here we are not used to eat . More or less they have dinner at six o'clock. The food is different becaus they don't eat as the same amount of food as we eat and for example in dinner they give as just one plate of food and they don't used to eat bread.
How did this trip influence your perspective on the way you see the world?
Even though we live on the same continent, every people of each country have their own culture costumes, rules, behaviour... And we think that they invert the money for very good things that in Spain don´t do it.
Itsaso Alzuart, Irati Andrés & Carla San José
What surprised you the most?
We noticed that people take off their shoes when they enter the house. We were also surprised that the food and meal times are different from ours. Their school is very big. And finally, the city is very quiet, without as much noise as we are used to.
Was there anything you found difficult to understand or accept?
Yes, it was difficult to communicate because we spoke different languages and the lunch times are different.
Iranzu Asarta, Aroa Equísoain & Aitana Güeto
Which stereotypes were confirmed or broken?
We thought people Where very rude but they weren't. And also that they were all blonde and It came true.
How has this trip influenced your perspective on the way you see the world?
Our exchange students thaught us that we should leverage more out lives and to be more kind with people.
Nahia Etxeberria, Ainara Liberal & Argia Merina
Can you describe a challenging or unexpected moment? How did you handle it?
We have to get used to eating at 12:00 and having dinner at 18:00, we handle it having bigger meals. To get used to the hours of the meals
Which cultural aspects would you like to incorporate into your own life?
We would like to earn money just while we are studying and the universities to be free.
Nahia Asín, Kaiet Caballero & Ugaitz Ibarzabal
What did you learn outside the classroom that cannot be learned from a book?
We have learned how to communicate with someone that doesn't speak the same language, we also learned to be more independent and try to make new friends. To respect people who respect you and who are nice to you. And finally to respect the different ways of life of other people.
What did you learn from living with people from other cultures?
Different types of life, for example here people wake up very early. Different life stories and traditions, our family here talk to us about them and their hobbies, and also their way of life in Denmark. Also the fact that they have another whole lunch/dinner times, different types of food, culture, dances...
Amagoia Porras, Jade Vílchez & Iratxe Zubiri
Did the trip change the way you work in a team or relate to others?
As far as we are concerneed, our way to relate to others has changed. We have seen that even if we have different cultures and languages, we have developed our relation with some Danish students. With this, we mean that the first days were difficult to us because we are used to be among people like us. So we felt shy about communicating with them, but after this trip we feel more comfortable speaking English and meeting new people.
Did the trip change the way you see your future in any way?
In this trip, we have seen that we have different cultures; for example, in education or the schedule. This week has been a great experience to remember. We have made new Danish friends and we have experienced new adventures. After this week, a student from Askatasuna has even imagined living here!
Saioa Guelbenzu, Aran Larraya & Maite Lasso