The Danes are Coming!

Ms. Emily Smith, a fantastic English teacher here at NBHS, arranged for a student exchange program with a school in Denmark this year.  Her work came to fruition at the beginning of April, as we were lucky enough to host a group of Danish students.  The students were able to go to classes with their host students - many of whom are enrolled in WHAP.  As a result, we enjoyed having the Danes in our class almost every day for two weeks. And man did we bond! 

 

Having teenagers from the "happiest country in the world" in our world history class was everything that one would hope it would be.  They offered us perspective on Europe, the world, and the USA.  We shared stories, and taught each other words, history, dancing, and games.  My class goal has always been to find the "ties that bind" us all together, and live ourselves into new ways of thinking.  

Without hesitation, I can say that we took giant steps in accomplishing both of these goals during our time with the Danes.  I hope that next year, when our students cross the Atlantic to Denmark, that we can continue to learn and grow through this amazing experience.