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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 .