Studying Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark | What You Need to Know Before You Go

[@RobeTrotting]

🎧 Check out our two-part podcast episode with Chantal on 🎙️ What Are You Doing in Denmark - streaming now on all platforms or through our links on linktr.ee/RobeTrotting

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

It pays to practice speaking any language of the country wherein you have chosen to live. I cannot urge you enough to speak Danish as often as you can and also to ask people you encounter to "Please correct my -----, so I can learn". I did this all of the time when I was in France, and to people to whom I speak Polish. Or I ask them in English how to say ---- and then take notes. TRUST ME, when I tell you that NO ONE makes more mistakes than I make, or that I have made. 🤣🤣 NO ONE! The self-consciousness will disappear, the more proficient you become. Trust me. And, people also have to SEE and HEAR that you are serious about only wanting to communicate to them in their mother tongue, as well.

[@financialconnectioninc]

If you are going to study there, learn the language. The first week I was there living in a Kollegium (Danish Dorm), I needed to wash clothes. I went to the store to buy detergent. What I thought was liquid detergent, was actually drain cleaner. I was about to pour it in the washer when another student saw what was about to happen and stopped me - I guess my Yankee hat gave me away as an American. I also learned that at the time, the Danes were still using powder detergent. I decided then to work hard to learn as much Danish as I could. I'm glad I did. It made my friendships with Danes even deeper - they appreciated my efforts, although many of the Danes in the Kollegium also wanted to practice their English with me. Decades later I still have some Danish friends. Studying there was a great experience. For those Danes old enough to remember - I miss the clock and the fish tank on the TV waiting for the next show to start at the top of the hour. Mike

[@frejachristensen6859]

hey i'm trying to study there to keep my citizenship. I wanted to know how you went about applying to the university

[@nonamesorry7135]

You can also use google translate religiously if you aren't that confident (which doesn't mean don't learn the language, you absolutely should, but nowadays we have technology on our side to assist us in everything)

[@juliocesarmontoyadelgado3171]

My advice, do no invest time learning the language if you don't plan stay there as a permanent resident, it quite difficult and hence it will demand too much from your time , if you want to learn as a hobby fine but it's not required, almost everyone speaks english

[@knuderikjensen533]

Thank you so much for introducing me to Chantal. She's got so many points about going to foreign countries. I agrree that the first and foremost thing is to be honest. Don't pretend that you're a native of the country. You'll never really fool anybody. But coming with an open mind and showing people that you're interested in learning about their lifestile and their interests will bring you far more good moments than the overpriced tours around the city to see all their monuments. What really makes it worth traveling is to meet people that are different from yourself. it might even help to bring your own life into perspective.

[@paulinapanda101]

Ohhh I’m so excited! Y’all are making me want to move and study in Copenhagen! I originally wanted to go to Italy or Spain but I’m definitely putting Denmark on the bucket!

[@RobeTrotting]

Sounds like some great options 🤩 really glad that Copenhagen is on your list 🇩🇰

[@zubbyy]

Hey, I'm an Italian high school student. I'm planning my future in university and Denmark is one of my considerations, if you want to talk about the Italian situation and share some ideas, I'm free for a call or something

[@rasmusphilipp9369]

As someone who has an American Girlfriend in a long distance relationship, she just loves it when she comes here. She was excited about the weirdest things and it really made me appreiciate the country i grew up in. We're currently working on getting her to Denmark, but Oh boy, that's a hassle and a half. I'm going to show her this video! Great insights and a very practical view on what it means to live in Denmark.

[@RobeTrotting]

That’s so great, and we have heard about how tough it is to reunite with someone who is non-EU. Good luck as it progresses and use some of the expat in Denmark and Americans in Denmark groups on Facebook for help and advice 😊

[@EmmaErsblabla]

You might already have looked into this, but does your girlfriend have any recent European heritage or maybe even relatives in another country (assuming she has European heritage in general, but it's not a far shot)? An Argentinian girl I know received Polish citizenship, because her grandparents were Polish and they could prove "strong enough connection" so that it could be done! That way she could prolong her stay here in Denmark beyond a tourist visa

[@Congobajer]

Had to warm up to Chantal, but now strikes me as a really genuine and good person!

[@pcwilson72]

❤ Spot on and you found Denmark’s crown jewel, Chantal! ❤️

[@bcbc3762]

DIS Fall '90. Just returned from a weeklong visit with my then-16y.o. "host brother" who is now grownup with a 16yo and 12yo of his own. Wonderful family. As retirement enters my brain, I am now regretting not aggressively chasing down a Danish partner in my 20's or 30's. This was my 4th or 5th visit, last one was pre-pandemic (2019). I'm planning on making this a regular trip every 1 or 2 years. (P.S. DIS now takes up half of Vestergade it seems. It was once only #7 and nothing else.

[@klausolekristiansen2960]

About museums: many museums have a day a week where entrance is free. Davids Samling is always free. About language barrier: one problems are the signs with directions you find at train stations, bus stops and so forth. They are often in Danish only. Learning to read some Danish before coming here is worthwhile, even if you don't learn speaking.

[@ruchirarecipes]

Thanks for sharing this podcast.. it is really helpful

[@jacobriis7859]

Aarhus is the second biggest city, quite a bit smaller than Copenhagen. But we have lots of students, it's a young city if you look at the average age. It's in many ways a great city.

[@pastelchoupette]

I went to DIS Spring 2022 and met my Danish husband in person the first time during the program! A majority of the students who went on that program seemed to come from money so many people were always going out to eat, traveling and shopping. I was a scholarship kid so I cooked 75% of my time in the program 😅

[@yarra352]

I love Chantals advice on drinking if you are new to it. The unit measure for alcohol comes in handy. And just keep an hour to an hour and half between each untill you know your limit. I like your sense of humour too Chantal.

[@soaringkite2673]

I love your channel! Would you guess consider doing a video on handicap accessibility?

[@LasseStaldMadsen]

Chantal might have been my favorite guest so fare^^

[@gabberna]

DIS Spring 2016! Just came back this summer for my honeymoon with my husband who also studied the summer after me. Would LOVE to live there, but life isn't in line with that right now.

[@RobeTrotting]

That’s so cool 🤩

[@jacobklunder8552]

Hey, DIS, I guest-lecture there twice a year.

[@Melvynnielsen]

Have you considered doing a collab with Travlin Young? Would be interesting to hear the difference on how each side experienced Denmark : )

[@RobeTrotting]

We did a couple videos together in 2021 :)

[@LasseStaldMadsen]

She/he/ they/them is so sweet. Reminds me of my grandmom^^ The sweetedst little old lady untill you asked her for stories. Then you knew why you had to be 15 before hearing farmors stories😅

[@TomiThemself]

As a European, it's actually a culture shock and weird to not cook at home (like, why do you have kitchens Americans, if not for cooking lol). And also not to drink coffee at home... like, that is the norm here (restaurants are for fancy time).

[@bentchristensen3770]

Det er ikke kun hælen med også anklen der bliver ødelagt på brosten en forstuvning gør fandens undt.

[@RobeTrotting]

Yes, even though they look fantastic 😆

[@Nicurru]

You are really not popular when you dont drink. I dont drink, not when I was young either. I was told I was boring, and people constantly tried to make me drink, and bought beer for me. Its actually pretty provoking.

[@themarketingplace]

in tarkangahen

[@mikkelank]

Hi

[@8mark1]

10:56 a dane here it is not legal it is against ordensbekendtgørelsen to be the drunk in public

[@brittabrandtoft110]

But everyone does it 🍻

[@RobeTrotting]

I don’t think it was described as illegal 🤔

[@8mark1]

but it is against the law to be so drunk that you vomit on the street, in most cases the police will ask you to go home and sleep it off, but if you refuse you can get a fine and a prison until you are sober

[@MAKESOME]

Where do you see that? In §3 stk 3 it says: "Det er forbudt at færdes så påvirket af alkohol eller andre berusende eller bedøvende midler, at det kan give anledning til ulempe for andre." So not illegal par se, only if you're so drunk it's deemed (by the police) an unnessesary inconvenience to others. Usually that means if you are being very obnoxious. But you can be very intoxicated without being obnoxious and an inconvenience to others.

[@brittabrandtoft110]

@@RobeTrotting for Christmas. At first they only knew each other from the train, but eventually it has become the most important train journey/Christmas lunch for them. It's probably still the same crowd that behaves like this year after year. It should be a very fun and wet party 🎉🎈🎄🧑🏻‍🎄🎅🏻🍻

[@gudebarnetyou2828]

When ur whole personality is living in denmark lol