nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm
In December of 2016, my mom suggested I look into a Danish company leading the charge in green energy which my dad was making software for. The company, unfortunately titled, was DONG Energy, and after a very lucky chance, I arrived in Copenhagen on June 16th, ready to start as a summer intern. Three months [...]
The final days of my short stay in Malaysia. Part 3/3 Quick Hits: I need to go gokartimg more monkeys are pests Don't make my stupid mistakes, bring modest clothing to a Muslim country Details: The week finished with some excursions and a general feeling of exhaustion. We had the honor of bring invited over for [...]
Part 2/3 of my trip to Malaysia. Here are some of the antics that ensued during the weekend we spend in Langkawi Quick Hits: I stayed at a five star resort for $120 a night Beer was supposed to be cheaper than water, but that was a lie This song played almost constantly in my [...]
There is no way I am going to pack everything that happened in Malaysia into one post! This will be one of three. Excessive? Maybe. Do I care? Not at all. Quick hits: Malaysian airport security is a joke Malaysia is incredibly diverse In two weeks I saw three blondes, one was myself in the [...]
Time seems like a very strange concept after the past three days of traveling. I am currently in Kuala Lumpur (so amazing I am saving all my comments for another post) and my brain is keeping track of Danish time (so we can work with the rest of the team over skype), California time (no reason I [...]
There have been a lot of moments this summer where I have stood at my desk on the verge of tears. I have a few friends with the misconception I am very put together. I want to be very clear, just because I have gotten a lucky break at an incredible company I am legally an adult, I have so [...]
No way has it almost been two months here... I am in disbelief and honestly fighting off the sadness of leaving Copenhagen on an hourly basis. Quick Hits: work is hard!! (but rewarding) I had a desert at work that was like a giant cake pop but less dense and covered in coconut. Don't know [...]
Sup! I was blown away by England this week but unfortunately had a really tight schedule and wasn't able to do much actual exploring. Quick hits: so glad I wear my retainer DONG Energy is a private company, which supplies the primary amount of Denmark's energy. This is important to understand before looking at the [...]
Just had the most amazing weekend with one of my bestest pals Cailin taking in the food, the sights and the general good vibes of Prague Quick hits: I really missed flip-flops Paddle boats are sick Prague is filled with these cone doughnuts and then they stuff them with ice cream and WOW 28 hours [...]
Its been a long and awesome week here in Copenhagen! Quick Hits: I am exhausted every night I can already tell the sun is setting earlier The amount of traveling planned for the next month of my stay is insane I have also overdosed on Lana Del Rays new album (its fantastic) and I have [...]
Paige Hoel 