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Are there any differences between education systems in Denmark and Canada? The biggest difference in academic terms would be the language. I used to study in French at my hometown university. If we really stick to the education system itself, I would say that I feel it is more theoretical here. However in both places I do feel that teachers are interested in student’ s opinions. Discussions represent a major part of most of my classes, which is nice and challenging. One last thing concerning evaluations, then it is new for me to have only one exam on which your whole semester will depend at the end.
What is the best moment you had here? It’ s hard to choose one moment. Maybe one of the first nights I’ ve spent with exchange people, I mean when I realized the experience was really starting or I would say also a weekend I’ ve spent with 9 other friends in Copenhagen. It was just me-mo-rable!! We really enjoyed the moment.
Stephannie Matte Age- 22
Someone who inspires me – Guy Laliberté, co-founder and current CEO of Cirque du Soleil. Quote that describes me – It is not enough to do steps that must one day lead to a goal, each and every step must be a goal itself as it guides you forward. My next Destination – I will have a short trip back to Canada and then I am planning to move in to Copenhagen – a bit bigger city life is waiting for me.
What is your opinion about student life in Herning? How do you experience it? The fact that Herning is a pretty small city really emphasizes the student life atmosphere. The abundance of academic and social activities offered contributes to a rewarding student environment. Meeting people coming from all around the world made me broaden horizons, which I found very interesting.
How is your every day life different here in Denmark? I don’ t have a part time job, I am not living with my parents anymore, I have the opportunity to travel a lot during the semester, cannot complain about it. Besides that, I have also learn that opening myself fully to a new cultures and embracing a new way of living can also mean: feeling lost while doing simple things, like groceries!
One thing you are definitely bringing back home from Denmark? I might not bring food, because my taste is just different. But a ton of good memories and pictures! Maybe it sounds cheesy, but I really enjoy time here and want to remember everything.
How has the exchange semester benefitted you so far? It has been a great experience in terms of life and learning. I have improved my English and I adapted myself to anew way of studying, but especially, I’ ve met great people and opened myself to plenty of new things. I am even planning to move in Copenhagen next year! That is a big step that I am looking forward to.