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Review: Frankrigsgade Kollegiet — a nine-storey powerhouse

The Frankrigsgade residence hall is out in the Amager district, and as a resident it is you that decides whether you want to really get involved, or just have a place to live.

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Review: Kollegiegården — a dorm with an upgrade to a cheap apartment

Kollegiegården is a peaceful dorm with low rent,and living there gives you access to a cheap two-bedroom apartment shortly after moving in. And the residents repaint the corridors every year

Student life

Review: Grønjordskollegiet — get yourself 1,000 roommates

It is not pretty, but the Grønjordskollegiet is cheap, and it's huge. And with 1,000 roommates, you will always find someone you like hanging out with, no matter whether you are into parties, or Dungeons and Dragons.

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Student life

Review: Elers’ Kollegium — a historical oasis in the centre of Copenhagen

Elers' Kollegium is stacked with oil paintings of grey-haired men and dusty books with Latin titles. But between all this old stuff, a handful of happy residents cherish their lives within a strong community with traditions.

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Student life

Student revolt: »This is a rebellion for those without hope. And it starts with us«

We need a shift in paradigm at the universities, according to a group of students. They have linked up in the movement Student Revolt '22. The University Post met five of them.

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Student life

Review: Borchs — a well behaved dorm for well-to-do students

Borchs Kollegium is an immaculately maintained building, which has retained its original style. And with a 330-year history, there are plenty of traditions to keep alive.

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Student life

Review: Studentergården — where you never need to leave the building

The old, traditional, Studentergården in the Nørrebro district has a grassroots resident democracy, a tavern, and will soon have its be own pottery room.

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Student life

Review: Hørhuskollegiet — An underrated gem

Hørhuskollegiet on Amager might look unassuming, but you get a tennis court, sauna, and your own private bathroom included in the price

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Student life

Review: Sofiegården — In the footsteps of the squatters

Sofiegården has a history as a home to a group of 1960s' squatters’ rights activists. This has been continued, at least in the sense of affordable housing to several hundred students, who run the place themselves.

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Student life

Review: Nordisk Kollegium — herringbone floors and rum truffles

Time-honoured traditions, a rich history, and a dining room with marble columns meet pasta salad, pop music, and an apple throwing contest. At Nordisk Kollegium, the old and new intertwine. And the residents don’t even have to cook their own meals.

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