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EQUIS The Aarhus School of Business (HHA)
Handelshøjskolen i Aarhus, Fuglesangs Alle 4, 8210 Aarhus, Denmark
3.88 / 5 based on 468 reviews.
Description:
The Aarhus School of Business is an independent institution of higher education located in Aarhus, the second largest city in Denmark, with approx. 275,000 inhabitants. The school obtained its present university status in 1956, and its activities are financed by the Danish state; in 1989 the Aarhus School of Business celebrated its 50th Anniversary. The Aarhus School of Business is divided into two faculties: The Faculty of Business Administration and the Faculty of Modern Languages. Both faculties offer courses and confer degrees at Bachelor, Master and PhD level.
84% of students recommend
468 reviews
468 Language reviews of The Aarhus School of Business
by Sok, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Personal comments:
Using English does not pose a problem to me at all since this is the language that I use in my home university. However, with the European students who are more familiar with their own native languages obviously, an effort must be made on my part to try to understand the message that they are bringing across. Thus, for a preject meeting to end well, I have to take the initiative to start the ball rolling and give constructive ideas during the meeting. But it is important to know that they often have great ideas as well, but they just need a little more time to express themselves using English. However, the Danes have an exceptionally good standard of English relative to other Europeans, thus, communication with the adminstration poses no problem at all. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
 
by pydirick2, Solvay Business School, ULB, Brussels, Belgium
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
linguistic immersion is the only effective way to learn a language. I could read english and express myself a bit but after this erasmus experience, I was able to communicate, understand native speakers and chat with them rather correctly. since danish do not have english as a mother tongue language (though they have a solid knowledge of it) and that they are reluctant to speak with foreigners, I spoke english mostly with other erasmus students (most of them are coming from spain) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Patricia, Universidad de Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
It found difficult to understand and to speak in English. But later I got use to the different accents. Everybody spoke English. When they spoke in Danish I could not understand a word, but I learnt a few words and expressions although it is not enough to have a conversation. I was more concentrated in English and in French because I took all my classes in English and one of my courses was French Language. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Ana, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
I have good English skills(the language of instruction) before, so, this aspect wasn't a big concern for me although having the opportunity to improve it was one of the main reasons to study abroad. English is understood and spoken in a bilingual level for almost everyone, so, communication was not a problem. I took some basic Danish classes too. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Pierre-Yves, Solvay Business School - ULB, Brussels, Belgium
Marketing and Sales Management, Socrates
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
though danish do not speak english as natives, they cope with it better than in Belgium. I was really surprised and it helped me to improve my knowledge. nevertheless, time goes by, and I start to lose the fluency though I usually read english newspapers, follow lessons taught in english, ... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Xiaodi, Zhongshan University, Guangzhou, China
Development Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Did not speak it Personal comments:
I think my spoken English has really been improved a lot since I went there. As Denmark is a small country, I couldn't find so many people who speak my language there and must communicate in English almost all the time. It's a good chance to practice. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Ahmet, Koc Universitesi, Istanbul, Turkey
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Did not speak it Personal comments:
I was told that Danes could speak English at a very high rate on the nationwide. What was told to me turned to be right after coming to the city. However, it is important whether they choose or not to speak English while non-speakers of Danish language are around. They could be slightly more polite in that sense. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by michellemayes, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Urbana-Champaign, United States
Financial Management, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
The opportunity to learn the Danish language was a challenge which contributed to my decision to study in Denmark. Going to a Danish church, attending a language course, and interacting with Danes helped my communication skills. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Zuzana, University of Economics Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
Everybody speaks English in Denmark, including retired and homeless. Your floormates of course use English when they talk to you, but otherwise they prefer Danish (of course), so you might feel little bit marginalized sometimes. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Alfonso, Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio, Madrid, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Spanish
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Did not speak it Personal comments:
I had a great experience and met lots of people, besides, I loved the city and its surroundings. The people were very friendly and extrovert so I didn´t have any problems in making friends.I´d love to visit the country again! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by jpedrofs, Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
For a portuguese (and as a southern european in general) I found a bit difficult to learn danish. The pronounciation is really difficult. With the help of the Course in Danish I managed to learn a few words. But it was outside the course that I learned the words I used the most, such as "skall". :) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by yeempie, Ichthus Hogeschool, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Financial Management, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
ASB is a bilingual school meaning that all information is required to be in both Danish and English. However, I found that some English information sites lack the depth of the Danish versions. Therefore I so recommend students to take basic Danish language lessons. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Eliane, HEC Montreal, Montreal, Canada
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
I improved myself a lot in english, especially in writting and talking. I have a more elaborated vocabulary and I gain confidence to talk in front of people. I am not shy anymore to speak english. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Osman, North Ossetian State Univercity, Vladikavkaz, Russia
Business Studies, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
Difficuties in studying due to difficulties of time management, studies, however, no problem in communication in sence of general English knowledge between local population This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Nerea, ESTE - Deusto, San Sebastian, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Did not speak it Personal comments:
Sometimes it was a bit difficult to speak with danish people, because they always speak in danish. I had to be all the time telling to my flatmates to speak in english. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Ucin, ESTE - Deusto, San Sebastian, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Did not speak it How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
When I arrived to Denmarc it was a bit hard to comunicate wiht everybody, but in one month I improved a lot. I love speaking English, so if you try to speak with all kind of people, at the end you notice a big improvement. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by anuszka, Warsaw School of Economics, Warsaw, Poland
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
English is the foreign language in Denmark but the whole Danish society has good communicative knowlegde of it, I surely have improved my business language proficiency after attending the courses in English for a year. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Laura, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
I had no problems because everybody could speak english,but there were a lot of situations in which I felt a bit sad because the lack of not speaking danish. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Michaela, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
everybody is able to speak english(they just have english TV ;-)), so it is no problem for exchange students......danish is hard to learn, but if you really want to it is no problem! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by rita, Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
MOst of the Danish people are fluent in English and a great number of people do have a basic knowledge of Spanish. Therefore I didn´t had any problems with language. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
