Thoughts from a year at University of Oxford

Thoughts from a year at University of Oxford

On the 11th of March 2020, I received an offer from the University of Oxford to study a Master’s in Science in law and Finance. I was beyond excited, happy, and proud but also a bit scared. Would I be able to keep up with such bright and intelligent students?...
Studying Classics in the UK: From Gymnasium to PhD

Studying Classics in the UK: From Gymnasium to PhD

The story of why I decided to study classics begins with a spontaneous decision. The year was 2011, and I had to indicate which A-levels I wanted to take at the gymnasium I attended in Denmark. I remember having a feeling that it was somehow set in stone that I was to...
When studying in New York takes an unexpected turn

When studying in New York takes an unexpected turn

As August and graduation approach, I look back on my bachelor’s at Berkeley College in New York City. What should have been two years of education, challenges, fun, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, quickly became long hours of online school in Denmark, living...
Next Stop: Harvard College

Next Stop: Harvard College

One of the questions I get asked a lot is how I got into Harvard. Unlike math, college admission isn’t an exact science. While that can seem frustrating, it’s also what makes it so exciting – and obtainable! When I applied back in 2019, I was certain I wouldn’t get in...