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So Long, Copenhagen: Reflections on Study Abroad
By Rudy Cone, University of Copenhagen, Denmark As I write this, I’m surrounded by four blank white walls and a year’s worth of belongings packed into two measly suitcases. On the one hand, I’m riding the high of an amazing final month in Copenhagen, soaking up the sun after surviving another exam season; on the other, I’m feeling a creeping sense of doom as I realise that this city will soon no longer be mine to call home. So, I wanted to take a moment during my final week, to reflect on my study abroad year at the University of Copenhagen. 2 things I recommend 1. Mobile Pay As I…
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A Guide to Housing in Copenhagen: Housing Foundation, Mariendalsvej and more
By Rudy Cone, University of Copenhagen, Denmark When you apply for study abroad, the pressure to find accommodation can be extremely daunting. And rightfully so, as housing in Copenhagen can be difficult to find. Prices and demand are high, housing foundation accommodations are first come first served, and turning to Facebook runs the risk of being scammed. I’ve created this guide, to be used alongside the information from the placement team and help you feel more prepared.
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Academic Culture Shocks: Is Copenhagen The Right Fit For You?
By Rudy Cone, University of Copenhagen, Denmark Once you get past the initial excitement of biking through Copenhagen and feasting on all the amazing pastries Copenhagen has to offer, reality sets in… you actually have to study during your study abroad. There is a lot I didn’t know about Denmark’s education system, for better or worse, and I think a guide like this could have really helped me prepare for some of the unique quirks that the University of Copenhagen offers. While I can’t speak for everyone’s experiences, if you’re a social sciences student (especially in psychology) this guide may help you navigate academic life at KU a little easier.
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Exploring Copenhagen On A Budget
By Rudy Cone, University of Copenhagen, Denmark The Economist has just rated Copenhagen the 8th most expensive city to live in the world, ahead of other notoriously pricey cities like San Francisco and London. If you are thinking of studying in Copenhagen, this may sound daunting. And I won’t lie to you– it is expensive here. The price of a single metro ticket or a weekly grocery shop does occasionally bring a tear to my eye. However, Copenhagen also ranks as the 2nd best city to live in the world. This is largely due to its rich culture and environment, much of which costs little to enjoy. To settle your…
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A Guide to Exploring Sweden From Copenhagen
By Rudy Cone, University of Copenhagen, Denmark One of the great things about Copenhagen is its proximity to the rest of Scandinavia, particularly Sweden. It is so close to Sweden, in fact, that from areas (such as the Louisiana Museum), you can actually see it from across the Oresund (a waterway which forms the Danish-Swedish border).
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Adjusting to Copenhagen: What Shocked Me Most Upon Arrival
By Rudy Cone, University of Copenhagen, Denmark Before coming to Copenhagen, I anticipated some differences to the UK. I had been deep in research to settle my nerves and feel prepared, watching countless ‘Day in my Life’ videos on TikTok and YouTube and perfecting my Danish with a 100+ day streak on Duolingo. Yet, experiencing firsthand both the big and subtle differences was a whole other story. Quickly, I realised the reality of living in Copenhagen and being on a study abroad year did not meet my initial expectations. After a few weeks of reflection, I have put together a list of two types of differences I’ve had to navigate–cultural…
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Copenhagen Bakery Tour
By Ellen Sleeuw, University of Copenhagen, Denmark My google maps for Copenhagen currently looks like this:
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Surviving Copenhagen on a student budget
Alice Logan, University of Copenhagen, English Literature and American Studies Firstly, as a disclaimer we all know that Copenhagen is an insanely expensive city to live in, however having spent five months there I did find some handy ways to save some pennies for summer travelling ☀️
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Copenhagen Coffee Culture
Alice Logan, English and American Studies, University of Copenhagen Denmark is one of the happiest countries in the world and after exploring Copenhagen one coffee shop at a time, I can see why! Below are a few of my absolute favourite coffee shops… 42Raw Pilestræde 32, 1112 København Tucked away down an unassuming side street just off Norreport station you’ll find 42Raw, one of Copenhagen’s plant based coffee shops. Their expansive menu ranges from açai bowls and raw smoothies to lentil burgers and peanut butter milkshakes. Try the raw chocolate chip cookies and the beetroot latte for a light snack or the vegan lasagnaee which is life changing.
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Studying Scandinavian Style
Alice Logan, English Literature and American Studies, University of Copenhagen After completing the first half of my semester abroad I thought I’d do a blog post on the differences between studying in England vs Copenhagen, as the scandi culture seems to have a massive influence on the way that the Danes study and has changed my approach to studying.
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Two Weeks in Copenhagen
Alice Logan, English Literature and American Studies, Univeristy of Copenhagen After just two weeks in Copenhagen, I already feel at home in this beautiful city and am slowly acclimatising to the depths of Danish winter. I defy anyone to not have positive first impressions of this incredible city. Copenhagen boasts beautiful architecture, both modern and Renaissance, canals to rival Amsterdam, a multitude of ornate gardens and the most beautiful harbour that’s so colourful it can cheer you up even when the sky is grey (which it is 90% of the time).
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