135 reviews
4.00 / 5 based on 135 reviews
Useful |
0
Dave P
Academic
Course recommendations
If your tutor gives you ECTS for the SAS programme (Scandinavian Studies)you are lucky, get it! They say you don´t have to work hard. 'Kursusfag' or optional courses are extremely interesting and there is no exam; you have to hand in a paper. Do not be afraid of taking an oral exam. Here, professors help and it is a rewarding experience. Use the library for sources, do not expect the professor to give you all the material you must study.
Read more >
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Useful |
1
Dave P
Overall
I wish I had known...
...all this before.
Read more >
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Take your chance. Academically speaking, there is plenty of resources
Do not be conditional upon weather.
Make an effort when knowing Danish people. Danish people seem cold, but if you get know them, they are very sincere in their friendship, and not so cold!.
Read more >
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
The experience is well worthy. Get rid of stereotypes and try to get to know people. Do not think that your way of having fun is the best, and the only one. Be open-minded, and take part in every activity and meeting that you can. Then, enjoy the best year of your life. And suddenly you will realise that you have changed.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Dave P
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Because prices are higher (unless you get a Danish salary)
Read more >
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Public transport is expensive, so get ready to buy a bicycle.
Use your student card to get discounts.
Take your time to know supermarkets: 'Netto' and 'Aldi' are the cheapest ones.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Dave P
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
In the university I used English, and I did with other students as well. Some professors were natives, American or English, so I have had the opportunity to improve my fluency and some vocabulary. Learning Danish has been a good experience, although it is a pity that I have to leave when I am starting to be able to speak and understand (just a little!)
Read more >
Useful |
2
Dave P
Housing
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.
Read more >
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.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Dave P
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
Read more >
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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.
Read more >
en
Español
Français