Study Abroad in Denmark

  Denmark

Copenhagen

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Dates: year: early January- early January, late July- late June; semester: early January- late June, late July- early January

Description: Academic Programs

The Danish equivalent of high school is divided among three different types of schools: gymnasiums offer general academic education, business schools offer business and commercial studies, and technical schools offer technical and vocational training. Based on your interests and qualifications, you will attend the type of school and have access to a curriculum that best suits your educational goals. Compulsory subjects will be Danish language and literature, history, and foreign languages. You will also be able to participate in a wide range of optional classes and may have the opportunity to participate in a school study tour in Europe.

As a YFU year or semester student in Denmark, you will participate in a five-day orientation with international students from different countries.

Highlights: You will undoubtedly experience many moments of what the Danes call hygge, a special word for comfort that means an all-embracing feeling of warmth and well-being. Hygge may come when you are eating with your host family or laughing with friends at a club.

Danes consider themselves to be thoroughly modern, relaxed, casual, and tolerant. While Danish families usually own a car, a bicycle is a more popular mode of transportation. You may find yourself using one to get to school or to go out with friends. Gatherings of young people are generally informal - you may go to the movies, to someone's house, or to an ungdomsskole, disco, or cafe.

Adventure and language course programs as well as year and semester options are available in over 35 countries.

Cost in US$: Inquire for more information

Participants Travel to Denmark in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

Youth For Understanding USA's Mission Statement: Youth For Understanding (YFU) prepares young people for their responsibilities and opportunities in a changing, interdependent world.

Year Founded: YFU in 1951