I didn't have any idea about it
before I came here.
A very happy people.
Blond hair, blue eyes.
Good-looking people.
They like to celebrate things.
The Danish humor is kind of unexpected…
but I'm getting the hang of it now.
It has been a really good experience to do my
master's of biology at the University of Copenhagen.
As a foreign student you have a lot of English
spoken courses to choose from, and the master's
programme is so flexible that you can take
a lot of courses in interesting areas and
kind of design your own education.
The Department of Biology at the University
of Copenhagen covers almost all biological
disciplines, from molecular biology and genetics
to marine biology and conservation.
With my interest in microbic physiology there
were lots of possibilities here in Copenhagen.
We offer our students both a theoretical and
a practical hands-on education where they
even learn the latest lab techniques.
The hierarchy is not very steep, and nobody
is afraid of asking questions. I would never
hesitate to contact my teacher if I have problems
with the things I'm working on.
Many students use this experience to produce
actual science during their master thesis,
and even get the work published.
Even before I got here the International Office
helped me find a place to live, and many foreign
students get a Danish mentor or contact person
to help with everyday problems.
After two years here I still have
contact to my mentor.
Life in Copenhagen is very easy and relaxed.
Everyone speaks English, and there are lots
of cultural offers. I spend a lot of time
enjoying the city with my friends.
To study biology in Copenhagen was definitely
a great opportunity for my career,
and for me personally.
