Studenterhus Aarhus and Sprogcenter Midt host a full week programme to give you a headstart on your life in Denmark. You will learn some basic Danish, get a crash course introduction to the Danes, and explore Aarhus and all it has to offer with other students.
The Danish course will give you a understanding of Danish society and provide you with the necessary skills for meeting the Danes. You will learn some Danish vocabulary and get familiar with Danish greetings and expressions.
Every day, following the Danish course in the morning, we have a full social programme for you, where you will be shown all the known and hidden gems of Aarhus, and make sure you get to know each other. We will share our favorite spots and a few survival tips, which will help you get the best out of your stay in Denmark.
Any questions? Reach out to Sigrun from Studenterhus Aarhus.
You must be a full-time student at Aarhus University to qualify for the programme.
The application link will be sent to your email in June.
During this 1-week pre-semester programme you will:
To be eligible for the programme, you must be a full-time student at Aarhus University. Check out the full programme online to find out exactly what we have in store for you this summer. The programme link was emailed to you.
For me, kickstart was a really cool experience. I joined because it sounded fun and it felt like an easy way to meet a smaller set of international students first, before everybody came in during the intro days, while also being introduced to danish society and culture.
As you may know, the programme is usually Danish lessons in the morning, lunch and an activity in the evening. The lessons helped a lot when we started our Danish module 1 since we already knew some of the basics.
Personally, it was also much easier to socialise and meet a smaller group first and get to know them before the intro day events.
The people I did kickstart with are some of my closest friends here today, so I would highly recommend participating! It's a great way to get a headstart with the language while socialising and getting to know the city and the society better!
-Vasudha
I can only say: Get ready for an unforgettable start to your journey at AU with the Kickstarter Week!
It's an amazing opportunity where you'll not only dive into learning Danish every day (remember language is culture) but also get to know a diverse group of students from various fields. This diversity helped me build a strong circle of friends early on, many of whom are now my closest companions, e.g. these two girls from the video.
You get to experience the vibrant Danish culture, enjoy delicious "free food," and last year, we even watched a classic Danish movie together.
One of the highlights was meeting at the beach for a (non mandatory) morning swim before class—it was both connecting, challenging and energizing. Don't miss out on this incredible week that blends learning, fun, and friendship. I can't wait to see you here!
-Max
Kickstart your stay in Denmark was an incredible experience! I met so many fellow international students, learned basic Danish, and got a deeper understanding of Danish culture. The social activities were a lot of fun and really helped me feel at home in Aarhus from the very beginning. Most of the friends I hang out with now, a year later, I met during the program. From the Nordic dip to the city treasure hunt, every activity brought us closer together and made settling into a new country so much easier. I highly recommend it to anyone starting their journey at Aarhus University!
-Mai
I came to Denmark without knowing much at all, but attending Kickstar helped me get to know a lot about Aarhus, the language and most importantly I met a group of very good friends with whom I've shared a lot of experiences in this past year!
I think attending this program is the best decision anyone could make when coming to AU!
-Oswaldo
I was a part of the Kickstarters program last year and it was a really fun experience!
You get a great platform to meet and interact with other international students and the events they conduct also give you an opportunity to socialize and experience some danish culture and a chance to make some friends and also form your own social circle.
Also through the Kickstarters, you get a crash course in Danish, which can help you on getting by with the basics. So, overall I can say it would be a really nice beginning to the rest of your stay in Denmark where you can meet and feel welcomed here!
-Abhishek
