Odense Universitet Reviews

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why? Because you have more space, more intimacy, more quietness and usually it is cheaper if you share the apartment (you can even get some aid from the governtment). The room in the residence was not bad at all. The problem is that it is good mainly for party-time. There is too much noise (noisy neighbours)and some of your mates, do not worry too much about cleaning in the shared areas (kitchen, toilettes...). Also influenced my decision the fact that I had the chance to live with someone who I knew before. What I mean is that a room on a campus is the best way to meet people for a foreign student (and that is what you need when you have just arrived) and that maybe if I would not had the chance to share the apartment with an acquaintance of mine, I would have stayed there. There is more companionship, and atmosphere is great.

Personal comments:
I was in Teknisk Kollegium till December, then I moved to Carl Nielsen Kollegiet, where I have had a delightful time. Rooms and apartments supplied by university are on the average really good. You have plenty of facilities, and buildings are in good condition. The only fault could be that they are a little bit expensive, although here in Denmark, everything is expensive. But for example, rules like having to warn that you are leaving 6 weeks before the date and the rule of having to pay 2 additional weeks when leaving, have as a result that when you are moving, you usually have to add a big expense to the yet expensive rent. 'H.C.Ø'. and 'Teknisk' are good. Good location, lots of people, good times and parties... 'Carl Nielsen Kollegiet' is different. More quiet and more study atmosphere. 'Rasmus Rask' is far from anywhere.It depends on what you are searching for and on your quietness standards and life style.

Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community

Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal comments:
Boogies is perfect for dancing. Cockoo's nest is the best choice for having a coffe or chocolate while talking: sometimes with live music. Cheapest prices are found in the hall of residences' pubs (don't miss the 'Larmer' on Friday in Teknisk. The 'Christmas beer's day' is unbelievable: free beer all around the town! Do not miss some big party in the university corridors (dress smart if you intend to pull). Take advantage of the International day of Museums to see most of them (mainly Den Fynske Landsby, Bymuseet and Carl Nielsen Museet). And take part in some event arranged by 'Casa Cultural'(mainly formed by people interested in Spanish and Latin American culture);they make great parties and are very open-minded.

Course recommendations:
There are two weeks at the beginning of the semester during which it is possible to go to every courses in order to choose the ones we will follow after. It is really important to go to EVERY courses during those weeks to make one own opinion about the class. Indeed subjects can appear interesting but they are not really in reality and vice versa.

Personal comments:
It would be maybe a good idea to umplicate more the students thanks to projects throughout the course.

Language of instruction: English

Main source of funding:
Family

Other sources of funding:
Family

Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits:
Standard of living is generally higher here than in Ghana. Besides the tax system here makes a lot of things more expensive than even in other European countries.

Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.

I wish I had known...
I can't remind. I think everythink what was very important was clear.

In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!