RSS feedhttps://international.au.dk/education/meetau/international-student-blogCheck our our many blogposts written by international students about student life - including the best tips to finding housing, a job, a bike and much more.en-gbThu, 28 Mar 2024 12:45:12 +0100Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:45:12 +0100TYPO3 EXT:newsnews-19108Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0100Desis in Denmark: How to find South Asian food in Aarhushttps://international.au.dk/education/meetau/international-student-blog/show/artikel/blog-post-on-indian-food-in-aarhusIndians are famously known to take their kitchen along when they move abroad, and we were no exception. However, the check-in baggage allowance only allowed us so much to bring when we moved to Aarhus from Bengaluru, India. How did we navigate life and cooking good Indian food for ourselves in a new country? Read on to know. Anitha and Simran Ahuja 17110980001711098000news-19313Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:34:00 +0100From Application to Arrival - Moving to Denmark as a Non-EU/EEA Studenthttps://international.au.dk/education/meetau/international-student-blog/show/artikel/from-application-to-arrival-what-was-required-of-me-as-a-non-eueea-studentSo, you’ve applied to Aarhus University (AU) and will hopefully be accepted soon. Now what? Here’s a timeline of all the steps I had to take to go from receiving my letter of acceptance to stepping foot on campus as a student in 2023.Ciel Floden17085980401708598040news-19170Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:25:00 +0100Money Matters: Which bank account should I open as an International student?https://international.au.dk/education/meetau/international-student-blog/show/artikel/finding-the-right-bank-in-denmarkBeing an international in a new country is tough. Navigating a new banking system is even tougher! But having a Danish bank account is necessary to receive your salary, pay your rent, or be able to use Mobilepay! Finding the right one is always a bit of a struggle. To make it easier for you, we have asked our student ambassadors to share their experiences with you. Radka, Aleksandra, Csongor, Amalia, Lili, Thalia, Simran Ahuja17074779001707477900news-19325Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:04:36 +0100Volunteering in Aarhushttps://international.au.dk/education/meetau/international-student-blog/show/artikel/volunteering-in-aarhusAs you start to get more plugged into your network here at AU, you may start to wonder how to expand your network beyond the classroom. That’s where volunteering comes in! Not only is it a great way to add to your CV and make yourself even more attractive to future employers, but volunteering also strengthens your sense of community and can introduce you to new sides of Aarhus that you didn’t even know existed. If you’re itching to meet new people, try something new, and make a positive impact on the Aarhus community and the world, then continue reading for some ideas to get you started on your volunteer journey.Ciel Floden17061842761706184276news-19075Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:25:00 +0100How to Find Housing in Aarhushttps://international.au.dk/education/meetau/international-student-blog/show/artikel/how-to-find-housing-in-aarhusThe housing market in Aarhus is fairly competitive, and for good reason! Aarhus is a beautiful, vibrant city with the highest percentage of students in Denmark. Definitely one of the best places to spend your study years. (A bit biased opinion 😉). Radka17054979001705497900news-19311Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:12:43 +0100Christmas Decorating the Danish Wayhttps://international.au.dk/education/meetau/international-student-blog/show/artikel/christmas-decorating-the-danish-wayFor many international students, it isn’t possible to go home for the holidays. Instead, we must find ways to bring the holiday cheer to our homes here. Luckily, decorating for Christmas is one of the main events during the holidays around here. I’m going to walk you through my favorite ways to bring holiday cheer into my home away from home.Ciel Floden17032399631703239963news-19299Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:54:31 +0100Financing Your Studies as a Non-EU Studenthttps://international.au.dk/education/meetau/international-student-blog/show/artikel/financing-your-studies-as-a-non-eu-studentAarhus University offers both scholarships and tuition fee waivers for some non-EU applicants. Sounds great, right?! The only concern then is, what do you do if you don’t receive one of them? In this blog, I’m going to give you some insight into how you can finance your time in Aarhus on your own.Ciel Floden17013344711701334471news-19297Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:32:43 +0100The Quirks of Denmark https://international.au.dk/education/meetau/international-student-blog/show/artikel/the-quirks-of-denmarkThe little things that make Denmark Danish. Ciel Floden17005699631700569963news-19291Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:42:13 +0100The Truth About Cycling in Aarhushttps://international.au.dk/education/meetau/international-student-blog/show/artikel/the-truth-about-cycling-in-aarhusSo, you want to be like the Danes and bike everywhere? Here a few helpful tips to making the most of the Danish cycling culture.Ciel Floden16995229331699522933news-19285Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:12:23 +0200An Indian student’s perspective on coming to Denmark to study Computer Sciencehttps://international.au.dk/education/meetau/international-student-blog/show/artikel/an-indian-students-perspective-on-coming-to-denmark-to-study-computer-scienceWhy did I choose one of the happiest countries in the world as opposed to the USA or UK to pursue a Master’s in Computer Science? Read on to know more about my experience, which may help you as well. Janardhan Kammath, Simran Ahuja16983223431698322343