Nora is 21 years old, she was born and raised in Denmark, she's now studying to be a nurse. Her parents are from Palestine, but they grew up in Lebanon.
She grew up in a different culture with a different religion, but at the same time she knew about the danish culture because she have lived here all her life. When she was young, she studied at a elementary school called "dyrehaveskole". Everyone in her school had a different ethnic background, so she was not used to being around ethnic danish people.
After 9th grade she began to study in high school called "Kolding gymnasium" she wanted to study there, because all of her friends did too. She experienced a major culture chok, because she was the only ethnic in the class. The first year was very hectic, she had to fit in and explain herself, her tradition and religion. The danish students were very prejudiced and they had a lot of questions about forced marriage and veils.
The second year she began to feel anxious, because of an early episode. In 8th grade she were on a family holiday in Lebanon where she witnessed a war. She didn't pass in her assignments and she skipped a lot of classes.
The third year was a good year, she didn't have anxiety and she was happy. She took a gap year, she worked at youth clubs and then she became a role model.
Sara is 19 years old, she was born and raised in Bosnia. Her family moved to Denmark and they lived in a asylum centre at the begging. She studied at a elementary school called "munkevænget". She hadn't experienced something major, because she was camouflaged in the society, she didn't look like an ethnic. In 8th grade she moved school were she experienced a massive culture chok, she was the only ethnic in her class. After 8th grade she decided to move back at her old school. After elementary school she was influenced by her friends, they were all going to "Kolding gymnasium".
She chose that path and ended up being the only ethnic girl in her class.
First year was a good year, because the danish students were never prejudiced against her.
Second year was when she got integrated and really fitted in.
Third year is a good year, and theres no problems.
Be open and accept each others differences.
Astonishments?
What do you think of people wearing a veil?
Have you ever experienced a different culture? If so how was it?
Whats your opinion about integration?
Do you think its fair, that they have to explain themselves because of their different background.
Written by Thea, Kezia and Nicole.
