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Maria Sole Brigati
Maria Sole
Brigati
faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
academic year of the stay
2022/2023
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Maria Sole
faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
academic year of the stay
2022/2023
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How does Maria Sole rate their stay?
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about university
What made your university special? What were the facilities where you studied and the university equipment like?
I loved everything about the organisation I worked in. I felt welcomed and I quickly became part of the team and of the danish colture. I have been valued and understood from the first moment and I was given specific tasks which matched with my personal interests and academic background.
The space was open and we could all interact during the day. The equipment was appropriate for the work.
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about your "adoptive" university? What made it special? What were the premises where you studied and the university facilities like?
I was a Security Analyst Intern, which matched with my interests and ambitions. I was consiedered equal to others and that was a great feeling. I had, working wise, a learn-by-doing approach. I was asked to be autonoums and I was free to manage the task in the way I preferred. However, I was also supervised and assisted in every situation. It has been my first working experience, therefore it was different compared to my other previous academic experiences. I would definitly recommend the company to other people.
What is student life like at university?
Did you study in English or in the language of the host country? What language requirements does the university have?
I communicated in English the whole time.
about the city
What was your impression of the city? How would you describe it? What is interesting to see here?
The city positively surprised me under every aspect. Copenhagen is civilian, calm yet dynamic, safe and people-focused. The northern European culture was a surprise, but not a shock. Danes are open and welcoming, always concerned about tour safety and your feeling. Moreover, there is not any language barrier: everyone speaks English fluently, regardless their age.
The city has a lot to offer. Personally, I preferred it starting from April, when the season started getting better. My favourite place is called Reffen, it is a open-sky international market close to the sea.
about finances
In your experience, how far does the scholarship go? What percentage of your expenses did it cover? What is your opinion on prices in the country in general?
Denmark is a very expensive country and with the internship I got I was able to pay only half of the rent. However, it was not a suprirse and I knew it would have been a sort of investment which I do not regret I did.
Please advise your classmates on how to save money—Where to shop? What services can be used to save money?
I would recommend to do a public transport card as soon as you get there, you will save money on the transports. Moreover, supermarkets have very different prices: choose big chains, such as Netto, which are a little cheaper.
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about accommodation
What type of accommodation did you choose? Would you recommend it to others? If not, what type of accommodation do you think is best based on your experience (dormitory, private apartment, private dormitory, shared room, etc.)?
I lived a shared flat, which I believe was the best option. We where 7 in a very centered apartement. Even if it sounds like a lot of people, I enjoyed everything in the house becasue everyone had his/her own room and the common spaces were very big.
about experiences
Did you use Erasmus stay to travel around your country/Europe? What are your best travel experiences? What would you not recommend?
I only went to Sweden once, in Malmo. I did not like the city very much.
For the rest of the time I focused on discovering Copenhagen.
Language and culture: what cultural differences did you notice? How did you cope with the national language? Was it also the language of your studies? Do you feel that your language skills improved during your stay?
As I mentioned, I loved the Danish culture and the language was not an obstacle at all. I tried to learn some words in Danish, but it was very difficult. For sure, I improved my English a lot, which was both the language I was working and living with.
final rating
Why here? What makes this location special? Why would you send your friends to your country/city?
Because I loved Denmark, the culture and people. It is an exceptional country and I cannot wait to be back in the future.
live-saving tips
If I went again, I would definitely remember to pack...
Very warm clothes.
Before leaving, I would like to know that...
Danmark is not boring.
What surprised me most was that...
The culture there.
The hardest thing for me was...
Working and studying at the same time.
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