Erasmus Experience in Copenhagen, Denmark by Elena

Why did you choose to go to Copenhagen, Denmark?

Because of their high level in Education.

How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

4 months.
I just receive 700€ as a total.

What is the student lifestyle like in Copenhagen?

You get up early in the morning, enjoy after the university with your friends at studenterhuset and going out as much as possible.

Would you recommend the city and the University of Copenhagen to other students?

Of course yes.

What is the food like?

They eat a lot vegetables, the breakfast is quite high and later they are eating snacks during the all day.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Copenhagen?

Yes, because University helps me looking for it if not the best way is asking in the university to other students that maybe their friends look for someone to share a flat.

How much does it cost to live in Copenhagen?

Is too expensive in comparition to Spain. The accommodation cost 400/ 500 and the transport is too expensive.

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

English courses yes. Nothing about Danish.

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Copenhagen from your city?

Airplane.

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Copenhagen?

Studenterhuset for wednesdays; Kulor Bar tuesdays, fridays and saturdays.

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Copenhagen?

In the city mall nearest to Norreport there are some buffets very nice. As well there are a buffet near stroget which is just of vegetables very tasty.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Travel around Denmark; Louisiana museum, Helsingor; Hillerod are places where you must go.

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Copenhagen in the future?

Try to inform about travels from studenterhuset and maybe you will have the chance to go to Laplan less expensive than usually.
Enjoy your time there!