This March, the provincial budget was released. We saw changes to the flat rate income tax, our health care system, gasoline tax, and as always education. Education faced heavy cuts this year, as it did last year and the year before that, and the year before that. You might not be thinking too much about…
Ever wondered what to do in your free time? I’ve got something better than watching TV. How about catching up on some reading? There is nothing better than getting so attached to a book that it pulls you inside their imaginary or non-fiction world. If you’re looking for a few book suggestions; keep reading and…
“Spring? Calgary? How do those two words fit in a sentence without the word ‘not’ existing somewhere in between?” These were my thoughts as I was sipping hot chocolate, staring gloomily out the window as snow fell. It was the long weekend, and I had been planning to step outside and enjoy the sunshine. Well,…
The unique thing about our homestay experience is that it is also an exchange opportunity. I feel that the education system in a particular country is very telling in the sense that it shows you what the society values and what the social dynamic between individuals is like. On Wednesday we were given time to work…
Speaking on stage in front of an audience full of hundreds of individuals is a wonderful but nerve-racking privilege. It is only natural to be intimidated by a large group of people whose undivided attention is focused on you. To be honest, I had also experienced ‘stage fright’. However, once I got up there and started speaking,…
{Original Image} Over the years, spring break has been highly romanticized in pop culture. We often associate spring break with wild parties, bikinis and beaches, or doing dumb stuff with your friends. While I wasn’t able to get any of the former two things, I was able to get the latter: fun with friends. You…
Over the past few days I’ve gotten the chance to attend some classes here at Støvring Gymnasium and have definitely come to realize the major differences in the education systems of Canada and Denmark. It definitely does take very much explaination and comparison, something I will dedicate an entire blog post to once I am…
Since meeting and staying with my host family for the past three days, I have learned much more about the values of the Danish people – more than just being in the country ever could. In my few days in Copenhagen, I was able to notice a few primary differences between how our perspective countries…
After a very jet lagged first day, a full day of travel with a great night’s sleep was so wonderful. Our day began at 8:00am when we had a Danish breakfast at the hotel and proceeded to see the famous Little Mermaid statue, a homage to the famous fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen. Apparently, when…
As I mentioned in my last post, I am participating in a Danish Homestay program as a part of a program offered by Western Canada High School and Robert Thirsk to its students. Currently, we have just wrapped up Day 2 of the trip and the first day that we did not spend entirely on…
“Every man dies- not every man really lives” – William Ross Statistics say that 95% of people procrastinate on their goals. Be different. In my spare time, I created a bucket list about the things I want to achieve before I die. Having a bucket list reminds you of what you really desire so eventually you…
Have you ever sat back and just thought about where your life is going? Not the typical, “Ahhhh what am I gonna do with my life and myself and my everything??? AHH. High school is almost over.. ahhhh,” type thoughts, not those. More so the thoughts along the lines of, “Where is the human race…
The first step to creating the great cities of our future is to create them accessible to their inhabitants. Congestion, traffic, and exhaust fumes are all complaints common to citizens of many major cities in the world today. Numerous cities are currently built not for people, but rather for cars. Several countries have already begun…
Online shopping. A fun modern day convenience, or a dangerous experience that scams away your money? Very often true, however, is that it sucks up your time when you are not careful. Personally, I enjoy online shopping very much. I can find everything I want, and also a lot of things that I don’t want…
Despite Calgary’s ever changing weather, spring has officially arrived and bringing with it, a new wardrobe full of brighter colours, shorter lengths and lighter fabrics. What we learn from this season’s fashion is to embrace your inner wanderer, contrast and to respect the past. Look 1: Mix pieces to incorporate a more delicate piece with a…