Reviews of Roskilde Universitet (RUC) | Denmark

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peletos

Universität Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
Geography, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

I would have chosen a community to live in on the campus and not a single flat

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

1

Activities

2

Campus life

1

Party / people

3

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

no recommandations, sorry....stay as you are.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

2

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

take enough money with you!

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Georgia T

Roskilde Universitet, Roskilde, Denmark
European Studies, Graduate, 10 monthsScholarship from the education ministry of Danmark

Languages

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 the local language

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 the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

1)I was speaking with the international students2)With the Danish3)Almost everywhere, in the bus, in the shops, in the supermarket.In the start , people didn't understand me.Then I have start thinking in english, reading easier in english, now there is no problem for me.Danish people speak very good english.

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anonymous

Universitat Jaume I, Castellón de la Plana, Spain
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Expenses

Main source of funding:

An ERASMUS grant

Other sources of funding:

Family<br> Personal savings

Work opportunities:

I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits

The cost of living in Denmark is higher.

Travel, Telephone:

was the same price as at home.

Housing, Food, Overall, Nightlife:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

I knew it would be more expensive to live here. However, it is not too bad.

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anonymous

Universitat Jaume I, Castellón de la Plana, Spain
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

That there is no translation/interpretation studies as a discipline here.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

Your opinion is extremely important. Don't stress.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

It is very easy to find people who is willing to help. If you're not sure just ask. You'll be surprised by danish kindness. Denmark is a very well organised country.

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