When you take an entire class on storytelling and vivid descriptions, there is never a dull moment. This is exactly how I have felt for the past two weeks taking Travel Writing with Lola Akinmade Åkerström, a renowned author and photographer based in Stockholm teaches with DIS in the summers. Best said by Lola herself … Read more
In the early weeks of the Furniture Session, there was much focus on the design stage of our chairs. We did our sketches along with ideation, 1:1 drawings, a 1:1 cardboard model, before we finally began our technical drawings. The technical drawings are what hold all of our instructions for building the chair. As I … Read more
Hej from Copenhagen! My name is Ursula Vollmer and I am a rising junior at Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City. I will be spending Summer Session Two in Copenhagen and Session 3 in Stockholm. I just touched down in Denmark less than a week ago and I wanted to begin my … Read more
Transport The first thing I can recommend for you to do in Copenhagen is get a bike. You might be intimidated at first when you see rush hour bike traffic, but once you give biking a try, the city becomes far more accessible as a whole. Faster than walking, driving, or using the metro, biking … Read more
When you’re working a full-time job, finding time to enjoy the warm, bright summer weather can be a challenge. This is especially true for young professionals, as many of them are used to having summers off (or, at the very least, having a flexible summer schedule). But there’s no need to feel trapped behind your … Read more
What work were you doing previously? Initially I worked in Professional Services marketing in the City for 15 years. After I took redundancy I worked in fundraising for a local hospice for five years which involved working with local school children. During Covid I took a temporary role at a big sixth form college and … Read more
Japan is a fascinating destination for international students, offering a unique blend of traditional culture and cutting-edge technology. To study in Japan, you must navigate the visa application process. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about obtaining a student visa for Japan, from the initial requirements to the final steps. 1. Introduction … Read more
The top 15 favourite brands in the United States, ranging from sprawling tech companies to everyday fast-food chains, owe their success to several factors. These include product quality, innovation, customer service, robust marketing strategies, and crucially, the ability to form a strong emotional bond with their customers. Building a brand’s appeal isn’t a random process. … Read more
In 2023, AbbVie, a well-known pharmaceutical company, made a prominent move in the industry by investing an estimated $145.7 million on physician-directed marketing. The company, famous for creating the successful anti-inflammatory drug Humira, showed its aggressive marketing strategies to fortify its standing in the ever-competitive pharmaceutical field. Humira, a worldwide best-selling drug, transformed the treatment … Read more
To boost and inspire international students to pursue higher studies in the UK, the British Council and UK universities have introduced a GREAT Scholarship. This scholarship permits the chosen candidate to finish their postgraduate (taught) program at any of these universities. In this blog, let’s explore how GREAT scholarship can greatly help Indian students achieve … Read more