Is there someone from Copenhagen who is willing to help a future student please :) ?

Question

Hi!

I'm going to Copenhagen on the 19th August and I really want to know some facts about Copenhagen and also some advices about living there.It would be so great if I can receive some advices from someone who lived/lives there.Also, if you want, please leave me your e-mail.

Thank you very very very very much!!

Answer 1

I live in Copenhagen and I'm American (and I knew what Copenhagen was before I moved here).  So much for your theory.

Having said that, be prepared for a very expensive stay as Denmark is the 2nd most expensive country in Europe to live in (Norway comes in first.)

I don't know whether or not you've applied for SU - but as a student you should look into purchasing a monthly bus pass to get around with - which will depend on where you choose your apartment/collegium and which school you're attending.

If you have a bike, all the better.

Cheaper stores to shop in are Netto, Aldi and Fakta for food, etc.  

There are plenty of pubs/bars in Copenhagen if you're into the drinking scene and yes, Tivoli is where many like to hang out and have fun.

EDIT:

If you're renting an apartment, or hoping to, here are some websites:

http://www.livingindk.dk/liven/apartment...

http://www.sublet.net/CopenhagenApartmen...

Rents normally expensive (between 5-7k DKK a month), but if you're lucky occasionally you can find something cheaper.

Again, if you're looking to get around, a bike or the bus/metro is your best bet, with a month passcard as the most economically feasible option.

Answer 2

umm...

Answer 3

What is it exactly that you want to know?  About the people, clothes you should take, how to grocery shop or get around or social aspects. With a little more information I could probably take a stab at answering.

I spent about 4 months in Copenhagen as a student and I absolutely loved it!  It was such a wonderful friendly country and leaving was one of the hardest things I have ever done.

Answer 4

I was so confused at our question first.  I used to work at a gas station that sold a brand of tobacco called Copenhagen. XD

Answer 5

Ha ha.. tobacco brand..

Hejsa!  Jeg kommer fra København :)

Copenhagen is a great place to live. Compared to London, Denmark's capital is very different. I like to think that we Danes are friendly but you can get the occasional strange old person ;) Tivoli is a great place to hang out and there are lots of young people there. 'ABSOLUT ICEBAR COPENHAGEN' is also a great place to be. It is what is sounds like- unique... Mail me if you want to any other stuff.. If not have a great time :)

Answer 6

I just got back from 5 weeks in Copenhagen. Feel free to email (or better yet post a question in the comments section of my blog) with any questions you have that aren't covered in my blog.