Tag: Urban Planning
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Photo Journal: Long Study Tour
I just got back from the Ruhr Valley in Western Germany, and I’m excited to share my photos! Why was I in the Ruhr? Good question! I was traveling with my core course, Why Cities Matter. We were on our Long Study Tour, where core courses travel around Europe exploring their academic focus in a…
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A Very Core Course Week (Part 2!)
I have two reflections on the importance of Core Course week. First, I absolutely love urban studies. This week helped me realize that this topic is something I’m genuinely passionate about. Second, DIS has it figured out. Putting Core Course week at this point in the semester is perfect. Our class got so close, and…
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A Very Core Course Week (Part 1!)
We just wrapped up Core Course Week, and I’ve been excited to write about it since our class met for the first time on Monday. It’s a week where you pause everything — elective classes, most DIS events, etc. For two days, your Core Course meets in Copenhagen for some hands-on learning. For three days,…