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Living on DKK 50 a day: My all-or-nothing relationship with money

The experiment in which I have to live on less than DKK 1,500 for a month is finally drawing to a close. I think back to my school trip to Austria, and I reflect on our social and personal relationship with money with a behavioural economist and a savings expert.

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Student life

For student jobs, five to ten hours a week hits the sweet spot

Fewer hours in a student job may reduce the risk of dropping out of university. But other factors also play a role, says expert.

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Student life

Living on DKK 50 a day: My spreadsheet is disappointed. I’m not

My financial experiment has entered a new phase. I’ve cracked the code of saving — but is that enough for a good life? And are you doomed to fail as a partner if you’re poor?

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Student life

Living on DKK 50 a day: My unexpected obsession with savings

Student reporter on the University Post is testing whether he can survive the month of February on DKK 1,500. Here is his status after one week.

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Student life

First friends, first phrases: Soft landing at the University of Copenhagen

Before the semester starts, exchange students can take a course to get to know their new city — and have a go at the tricky Danish language.

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Student life

Growing up meant leaving the fantasy genre — or so she thought

Maren Lemb has just debuted with a fantasy novel that she started to write at the age of 11. On the Comparative Literature programme at UCPH, where she is a student, no one finds the magical princess twins out of place.

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Student life

University of Copenhagen management shuts down all retreat rooms

Retreat rooms are soon to be gone for good. Management is closing the controversial spaces so they can be incorporated into better facilities for students with disabilities.

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Student life

Christian students carve out a sacred lunchtime space

How strictly should we observe the Sabbath? And how do you best talk to God? Every Thursday, a new Christian lunch club meets up on central campus to read the Bible and pray. The University Post dropped by for lunch.

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Student life

From sexism to safe spaces: Political Science reinvents intro week

The controversial Political Science intro programme is now focussed on shaping an inclusive community. The University Post turned up to see what this looks like — ten years after the scandals erupted.

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Student life

Student of physics: »I was surprised by the high level from day one«

Albert Sivebæk has always been into physics, and after a year at uni, he loves it even more.

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