Erasmus Experience in Kolding, Denmark by Hosai

Why did you choose to go to Kolding, Denmark?

Because it is a good place; it's not a big city, but it has all the things you need.

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

Well, I am from Denmark... So, I am going to the university without paying. It's free.

What is the student lifestyle like in Kolding?

It's like in other places, it's good.

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

Yeah, it is a good place to stay. The University of Kolding is not big, it's a small uni and almost all the students are Danish. That's why I think it will be boring for exchange students.

What is the food like?

Danish is almost all potatoes and "rugbrød" and "smørbrød". It is very boring food.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Kolding?

No, I live in Kolding.

How much does it cost to live in Kolding?

It is very expensive to live in Denmark, but you can find cheap shops where you can buy things with a discount like Aldi, Netto, etc.

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

I don't know about University of Kolding, because I am studying at the University of Odense and here there is a course in English Language.

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

By train.

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

Kolding doesn't have many restaurants but there are some which are very expensive.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Visit Kolding

Kolding Storcenter.