{"id":6446,"date":"2019-07-03T16:56:17","date_gmt":"2019-07-03T06:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/qut-exchange-students\/?p=6446"},"modified":"2020-06-16T11:49:43","modified_gmt":"2020-06-16T01:49:43","slug":"hej-from-copenhagen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/2019\/07\/03\/hej-from-copenhagen\/","title":{"rendered":"Hej from Copenhagen!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Margaux – Copenhagen Business School<\/h3>\n

Semester 2, 2017
\nBachelor of Biomedical Science \/ Bachelor of Business<\/h5>\n

Landing in Copenhagen was probably close to the scariest things I\u2019ve ever done. However, I was greeted by a smiling Dane who my host university, Copenhagen Business School, set up for me. It was a scary but exhilarating moment being thrust into a whole new continent, let alone city, to live for the next 5-6 months.<\/p>\n

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Looking back on my exchange to Copenhagen, I don\u2019t think I would or could change one thing about it. Every day I was out meeting other exchange students while exploring every little thing this amazing city had to offer.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The turning on of the Christmas lights in Stroget<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Copenhagen Business School was incredibly accommodating for every exchange student. They helped exchange students with everything, from subject selection to being a shoulder to cry on for those homesick. The campus, although spread out across Frederiksberg, was beautiful, modern, and old. For me, teaching styles were reasonably similar to QUT, having a tutorial and a lecture for each subject each week. Also the standard of work is very similar to QUT, I did not struggle at all. Although the Danes may seem reasonably held back, they are very approachable and I felt very comfortable attending class every day. Much like QUT, there are many clubs and societies to join, such as the Wine Tasting club, and the Swedish Student Society!<\/p>\n

If you are heading to Denmark (or Scandinavia in general), be prepared for the cost of living. I was lucky enough to live in exchange student accommodation on campus, which was a bit expensive but so worth it. I lived right next to Frederiksberg Gardens (like botanic gardens but with a castle), and the area itself is very pretty and safe. There are so many grocery stores to choose from in Copenhagen, so you will not fail to find the cheaper deals. However, be prepared to spend a fair bit if you want a coffee (average around $6 for a coffee) or to eat dinner out (about $30 for a meal). However, just like home, you won\u2019t fail to find cheaper restaurant alternatives.<\/p>\n

Danish culture<\/h4>\n

I can\u2019t say I really experienced culture shock. I think I was just too excited to be in Denmark. It is an incredibly easy culture to get used to, and most important, everyone speaks English impeccably! There was not one moment where I struggled with the culture or interacting with the Danes. Definitely get used to bicycles everywhere \u2013 do not step on the bike track or you WILL get yelled at in Danish. We have all been there, trust me. Besides this, I honestly never felt so safe in a major city \u2013 everyone is so nice!<\/u><\/p>\n

Here are some general tips for Copenhagen:<\/h4>\n