Mobility specification

Country:Denmark

Institution:University of Southern Denmark

City:Odense

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2021/2022

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Social Studies / Department of Sociology

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?it's alright

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Emphasis on teamwork, team activities, team cooperation.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?The university offered a familiarization event before the start of the semester for each major.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Special aids and technologies (e.g., text-to-speech software, hearing aids)
Crisis intervention
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:10000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?The university offered links with local "landlords" who offered student accommodation, often in family houses for about 8 students.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?In Denmark, there is an app called "Too Good To Go" that helps food rescue. Traditional supermarkets (Lidl, Coop, etc.) are also involved, where you get pastries, meat, fruit, vegetables... The food has a shorter shelf life, but in turn you save money and taste local food.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?neutral

And what about transport outside the city?neutral

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?I have experience only with trains for which you can buy a ticket via a mobile app. However, the transport in Odense is especially adapted for bicycles, which are ridden by everyone, everywhere and all the time, whether it's sunny, raining or snowing! Moreover, renting a bike is quick and easy.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Downtown. It has an incredibly friendly atmosphere and there are always cultural events going on. There are also locations dedicated to Hans Ch. Andersen, who was born here.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Park Munse Mose, H. C. Andersens House

Share your best experience:Christmas tree lighting in the city centre, Christmas market and Christmas light park.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane
Train

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Rain boots, raincoat and waterproof trousers. It's quite common for students to change from waterproofs to regular clothes on rainy days at school.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?Best experience of my college life. I got to know a new approach to teaching, a new culture and especially friends that I am still in contact with today.