This past weekend all 158 exchange students that are in Denmark got together in the city of Holbæk to have one big final get together before the "Winter Team '08" leave for the end of their exchange.
It was great to see everyone again, because most of them I haven't seen since Intro Camp back in August, and it was also great to meet new people, that have been in Denmark since Winter '08. They are the "oldies" and we are the "newbies".
This get together was run by returning exchange students from last year, returning to Denmark from their host country. Everything was very relaxed and we were free to do what we pleased, unlike Intro Camp where if you were 2 minutes late you would be spoken to about it. We weren't forced to participate in any activities, even though everyone was more then willing to try everything they had planned for us. We had a floor hockey tournament. I paired up with the guys from North America who I knew played hockey and we dominated as expected! I kind of felt bad when we would beat up poor South American girls who haven't seen a hockey stick before. But that's what you have to do to win. To quote Mighty Ducks 1 "It aint worth winning if you don't win big!" Hahaha.
We had a DJ playing music until the wee hours of the morning for both of the nights and a live band playing on Saturday night. Saturday night was a costume party and everyone got dressed accordingly. I had a Santa Clause outfit, beard and all, and it was a great time.
The weekend consisted of staying up until 4 in the morning every night and getting up at 9 for breakfast the next day, so as you could of guessed everyone including me, was pretty washed out by the end of the weekend. Being amongst 158 exchange students that are going through or have gone through the same thing as you, it is a nice feeling because if you have a problem and you want to talk to it to someone, at least one person out of the 158 will know exactly what you are feeling.
It was a lovely weekend with lovely people and amazing friends that I will always remember. I don't know what I will do when all my oldies leave for their respected countries. I think I will be lost with out them. It is too weird to think about it.
Vi ses,
Dillon
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2 comments:
Looks like you need to dye your hair blonde. What a great weekend for you - 158 sounds wicked. Keep up on the blog - you know we live our lives through you!
Skål,
Dad
Hey Dillon
Your trip to Germany sounded great...what an opportunity to see the world! The Reunion/Farewell weekend looked like an amazing time...loved your Santa suit...it must attract blondes? Ha Ha.
Love Ciocia
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