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Academic
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Interaction with international students
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My English knowledge before my semester abroad was ok. At teh university we have studied "Business English". The problem was that the classes are to big to have enough communication. That was the advantage of studying in Copenhagen. Small classes, discussion groups, and a lot of presentations.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That it is REALLY REALLY COLD in Denmark.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don´t miss the intruduction week. Go to more different classes and choose the one you like.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
It was a great time in Copenhagen.
There are many sites that gives you an overview about Copenhagen. One tip is to read the Copenhagen Post - the local newspaper in English
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Generally, Denmark is more expensive than Austria.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Some of the smaller "Immigrant" shops are sometimes cheaper. During the first few weeks, you should compare various markets. Drinking at home and going out is cheaper than going out and drinking in cafes.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It was great shraing the apartment with 3 otehr people.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I had the best time at the private parties - usually on campus or in the private flats.
Good place was the Studentenhus - cheap, good music, a lot of young people
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