S2 E12: Being BIPOC in Copenhagen with Cheryl and Nafisa

Scandinavia gets its moment in the spotlight on this week’s episode of the podcast! Cheryl Olanga ’25 and Nafisa Jeilani ’26 bring us along as they recount their journeys in Denmark though DIS Copenhagen. They rave about their classes, trips to visit Spotify headquarters in Sweden and see ancient art in Greece, and embracing “hygge” as the temps get cooler. Both Nafisa and Cheryl share how they learned new things about themselves, reconciling what “minority” means in the US vs Europe, and finding community with other POC students at DIS. They emphasize how you are never alone, no matter where you are. Listen now to learn more about studying abroad in Copenhagen and having the time of your life while abroad!