The process of becoming a Dane begins

The sun sets at about 9 pm

I've been here for two weeks now and things are beginning to get easier for me. I found it difficult going to school in the first week, being the only exchange student in my school, but people have started warming up to me now. As I like to put it, I'm beginning to fit in. I'm also beginning to get used to some other things; like the driver's seat being on the left side, having no tall buildings, really, really long days (the sun sets at 9:00 pm) and the food, of course. I've started using trains too. I've started understanding some words in the Danish language and sometimes I can read an entire sentence!
The city of Odense celebrated the Hans Christian Anderson festival for the whole week and my school took all the music students (that includes me) to Odense to hear an orchestral music concert. That was the first time I attended an orchestral concert in my life. So you see, through the exchange program, one get's to see things they have never experienced before.
Tomorrow, I leave for my intro camp. Intro camp is where all of us exchange students who have arrived in Denmark meet and are introduced to the rules and regulations of the exchange program. We are also introduced to the language and culture of Denmark. Along with that we have really fun activities light sightseeing, partying and a bonfire. I'm the only exchange student in my club and school so I haven't really met any of the exchange students (I met some on the flight to Denmark). I couldn't be more excited about intro camp. It's great fun being with Danish people, but the feeling of being with other exchange students, the people who can relate to you, seems welcoming.

Special Danish rye-bread

 For the next three weeks, I almost don't have to attend any school because of intro camp and intensive Danish lessons. I'm hoping that when I'm back at school, I will blow everyone's minds with my improved Danish. It's also confirmed, that my host sister will be going for an exchange program next year. I had my first Rotary meeting on Monday. It was great meeting all the members of my host club - the Ringe Rotary Club (https://www.facebook.com/RingeRotaryKlub).
I've been here for only two weeks but it feels like a month. I know by know that the Danes really know how to party! Oh, and for all those who think that the most meat eating country in the world can't cook up a good vegetarian meal, you are mistaken.