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Sus-DANE-ability Challenge Day 1: Nature

An affinity for the outdoors is prominent in Danish culture. Four major national parks in Denmark and a climate well suited for mountain biking, hiking, and camping leads to plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure. Spending time in the outdoors has been shown to improve mental health, reduce stress, and increase retention of memory, which might have something to do with Denmark’s common ranking of “Happiest Nation in the World.” Learn more about the average Dane's connection with nature from the viewpoint of our fictional student ambassadors, Emma and Morten, below.

Emma can hardly remember time she wasn’t outdoors. As a baby, her parents would leave her stroller outside while they ate in a cafe to make sure she had plenty of fresh air. They introduced her to camping at a young age and she’s made exploring the countryside part of her life. When the time pressures of school and work creep up, she still tries to get out for a quick bike ride or walk in one of the city parks.

Morten wasn’t aware of the role of nature in his life until he went to university. Growing up, his teachers regularly taught outside and connected course topics to the natural world, a concept known as udeskole. Ever since beginning his degree in computer science, he doesn’t spend nearly as much class time out of the classroom and has found himself missing the outdoors. In order to stay connected with nature, Morten makes trips to eat a meal or study outside as often as the weather allows.

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