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Clairehb
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Get your books sent out from home, the textbooks are up to twice as much as they would cost in the UK.
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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
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I didnt speak a word of Danish and as bad as it is I left Copenhagen not much wiser about their complicated language! However, this was not a problem at all as practically everyone speaks English to a very high level, which is great. Many Danes speak several languages.
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Clairehb
Overall
I wish I had known...
I didnt realise how bitingly cold Copenhagen can be in January! Also I didnt know how widespread the use of bikes was. If you have a bike you can take with you, do. I bought mine out there at a bike auction, however as you dont really know what you are buying this can lead to problems. The bargain I bought kept needing fixed and I would have spent the same buying a new one!!
Also, until you have been there a whil you don't really know where is good to go out - a good website with an english translation is www.aok.dk
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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
If you have a chance to study on exchange here, jump at it. It is a lovely city, with good accommadation and a big International Student community. The international office at the school are very helpful and organised.
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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
Have a great time
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Clairehb
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
The cost of living can be quite high, however, the longer you are there you realise the more affordable supermarkets etc.. I spent a lot more in my first couple of months.
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Telephone, Travel, Nightlife, Food, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Alcohol is seriously expensive! Also, buy a travel pass as you save a lot of money. Mobile phone top up cards are also really expensive, might be worth considering taking your home mobile on roaming.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
As an international student - you have to go to "Student House!" There are tonnes of really nice bars and cafes. We went to Enzo, Parkcafe and The Globe a lot. Also if you are staying in Valby, check out the Guinness Pub on Valby Langgade, they used to give girls free beer on a tuesday night!
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Clairehb
Housing
Type of housing: Changed from a host family to residence hall
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Living in one of the University halls of residence is definately the best idea as you meet all the other exchange students. There are several in the city centre which are great. I lived in Valbygardsvej which is good fun but a longer cycle into the city! (10 minutes!)
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