My name is Emily Schirmacher and I am an Environmental Studies major at Illinois Wesleyan University. Recently I was accepted into a program that would allow me to study abroad in Denmark, one of the world's leaders in environmental projects. While on this trip I will have the chance to study polar biology, travel to arctic Norway, and learn about the different ways Europe has excelled in all of their environmental initiatives, unlike the United States. I hope that through these experiences, I will learn how to become a leader in my field of study and come back to the US with the knowledge to help implement some of these ideas into our communities. This trip is truly the opportunity of my wildest dreams and through this blog, I will record all of my experiences for you to see. Thank you and I hope you enjoy!