Noah: My semester abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark

I had the great chance to spend my 6th semester at KP University in Copenhagen, Denmark. After finishing all the paperwork and luckily getting a spot in a big student housing, my adventure began.
The semester in Copenhagen started in mid-January and lasted until end of May. This meant I could enjoy the city from late winter to the beginning of the Danish summer. I arrived by plane just two days before the welcome week started. During the welcome week, there were many activities like a campus tour, teacherintroductions, group games, and a social activity. Everyone was very friendly, and I felt welcome from the start. Everything was well planned, and I felt included right away.
University Life
KP University is very modern and well-equipped. The classrooms are bright and have things like waterdispensers that make learning comfortable. There is also a canteen with mostly vegetarian food at a fair price.The campus looks great and has many places to relax, study, or meet others. There are even study cafés withcheap coLee, making it easy to combine studying and socializing.
I chose my courses early and was semi-happy with my selection. I took three courses (Arts and Crafts, TeachingEnglish as a foreign language and an International Practicum), each worth 10 ECTS. I had classes on Mondayand Friday and on Wednesday and Thursday I went to a Danish school for the practicum, where I learned alot about the Danish way of teaching and a small blink of the Danish school system.
In the Arts and Crafts course, we had some troubles because our teacher was sick quite often, so we got anew teacher and in class we just worked on a “creative workshop for kids and a creative presentation”. Butwith the new teacher we went on trips (museums and places in Copenhagen)
During the practicum, I taught students from grades 5 & 6, together with two other students. It was mentallyvery challenging because I had to teach Danish kids German, but I could only use English (first year ofGerman for the kids). Danish schools focus a lot on teamwork and creativity. In the school where I was, thecommunication between the teachers and us as internees was not the best. Very often they didn’tcommunicate with us about the next lessons or didn’t even give us feedback after teaching sequences and just left.
I also joined a Danish language course. It helped me understand the basics – enough to represent myself orask simple questions. It was positive for me because I used it a lot to tell the kids in school who I am.
Living in Copenhagen
Finding a room in Copenhagen is hard, but the university helped me find a great student accommodation. Ithad shared kitchens and a laundry room. Also there was a big lobby with a large projector. It wasn’t in the citycenter, but the S-train, Metro and bike made it easy to get around. Many other students lived there too, so itwas always lively, and I met many people.

Exploring the City
Copenhagen is a beautiful city by the sea, full of cozy cafés and fun things to do. You can swim, walk throughthe city, or explore it by bike. At first, I used the DOT app for public transport, which was cheap and easy. Ialso bought a bike from a student out of my dorm for €160. After my stay I tried to sell it again.
Spending five months in Copenhagen helped me understand the city’s spirit. It’s known for modernarchitecture, eco-friendly thinking, and great public spaces. I loved how the city oLers free outdoor placeslike swimming areas and benches along the water. The atmosphere is full of life and creativity.
Places I Recommend
- Re@en Street Food Market – great in summer with live music, sea views, and food from all over the world
- Valby Park – Lamas, Alpacas at the sea
- Tivoli Gardens – famous amusement park
- Plus, many beautiful cafés, museums (like the Design and Architecture Museums), and parks
Final Thoughts
Studying abroad in Copenhagen was a great experience. However, I want to say that I had troubles and missed home very much. You really need to be the right person for this experience.
Living in a new country also made me more independent and confident. I learned to adjust to a new culture,meet people from around the world, and speak diLerent languages. It’s an experience I’ll always remember.

Fotos & Text: Noah Lambauer