Galia, Mexico
Coming from Mexico, where there is a big gap between what the government says, their actions and the reality, I was relieved to be living in Denmark, a place where even the uncertainty of a pandemic can feel more certain than in other parts of the world.
Coming from Mexico, where there is a big gap between what the government says, their actions and the reality, I was relieved to be living in Denmark, a place where even the uncertainty of a pandemic can feel more certain than in other parts of the world.
I felt lucky to have access to a health care system that backed me up if it was necessary, and not having to worry about paying a large amount of money for going to the doctor as could be the case if I was living in Mexico. In the Aarhus Internationals Facebook group I saw posts about helping elder people to do their groceries and other members of the group quickly translating official speeches into English, so all of the non-Danes members of the group could understand. I was impressed by how fast people were contributing to help one another and how strong was the sense of community.
In the student dorm, I share the kitchen with 11 Danes, 2 Italians and 1 Mexican. The day after the lockdown started the Danes decided to transform the uncertainty into a 'hygge' moment: they made Danish fødselsdagsboller, brunsviger cake and hot chocolate and salsa and jiu-jitsu lessons were held in the garden. My Mexican friend and I decided to cook spicy chicken wings, 'dulce de leche' pie and mango tequila shots for a common dinner.
One of the Danes dormmates shared the phrase "Der er ikke noget, der er så skidt, at det ikke er godt for noget", which means nothing is that bad that no good can come out of it. I still like to believe that these tumultuous times will also bring new warm-hearted ways of living.
In the student dorm, I share the kitchen with 11 Danes, 2 Italians and 1 Mexican. The day after the lockdown started the Danes decided to transform the uncertainty into a 'hygge' moment: they made Danish fødselsdagsboller, brunsviger cake and hot chocolate and salsa and jiu-jitsu lessons were held in the garden. My Mexican friend and I decided to cook spicy chicken wings, 'dulce de leche' pie and mango tequila shots for a common dinner.
One of the Danes dormmates shared the phrase "Der er ikke noget, der er så skidt, at det ikke er godt for noget", which means nothing is that bad that no good can come out of it. I still like to believe that these tumultuous times will also bring new warm-hearted ways of living.
Galia and her dormmates having lunch
