{"id":12528,"date":"2013-05-18T07:03:18","date_gmt":"2013-05-18T05:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/?p=12528\/"},"modified":"2021-10-26T10:26:39","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T08:26:39","slug":"dorms-disclosed-haandvaerkerkollegiet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-haandvaerkerkollegiet\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: H\u00e5ndv\u00e6rkerkollegiet"},"content":{"rendered":"

H\u00e5ndv\u00e6rkerkollegiet. One of the hardest words for an international student to learn and awkwardly pronounce when a new Danish friend asks, \u201cSo, where do you live?\u201d<\/p>\n

When moving to Denmark for my Master\u2019s, I had already experienced \u201cresidence life\u201d in my first year of university back at home in Canada. So naturally, I was intrigued to see the similarities and differences in residence life in Copenhagen, Denmark.<\/p>\n

And first off I can say, it is not referred to as residence life here in Denmark,
\nit is ‘kollegium’ life.<\/p>\n

SEE THE FULL ‘DORMS DISCLOSED’ UNIVERSITY POST SERIES: Reviews by student residents of dorms and residence halls in Copenhagen<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ikea on request<\/h2>\n

My one year and eight months of living in HVK has been divided between two rooms; a so-called international room and a Danish room. The difference? Absolutely nothing.<\/p>\n

Each room is a Scandinavian-ly, white-walled, 10 square meter room equipped with an entrance way that includes a built in wardrobe and sink area. All international rooms are Ikea furnished (bed, desk, bookshelf, night table, lamp), however in the Danish rooms, furnishing is available upon request, which is the route I chose to take.<\/p>\n

The rooms are small and cozy but still with enough space to dance like nobody is watching or house a visitor or two from back home. And hey, if you want to learn a new language or discover new music, you can simply open your window and take in all the sounds from the surrounding rooms. Once the windows are open, privacy is lost.<\/p>\n

Sharing is nice<\/h2>\n

Each floor consists of 22 rooms, 2 kitchens, and 2 bathroom areas (3 showers and 3 toilets in total). Coming from a family of four girls, sharing kitchens and bathrooms hasn’t been much of a problem to me.<\/p>\n

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Dorms disclosed<\/p>\n

There are loads of dormitories, kollegiums, and student residences in Copenhagen, yet most of the information available is in Danish.<\/p>\n

Some are small, old houses with pretty gardens, others are giant concrete buildings with tiny windows.<\/p>\n

In the Dorms Disclosed series, it is the residents themselves that review the dorms that they live in.<\/p>\n

Here is an overview with links to all of the dormitory and student accommodation reviews<\/a> we have published so far, written by the people who know them the best.<\/p>\n

If you want to write an English-language review of your dorm write to uni-avis@adm.ku.dk with ‘Dorms Disclosed’ in the subject header.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

We have the luxury of a cleaning lady who keeps the bathrooms nice and tidy. But for the kitchens, we have to get down and dirty as the neatness of the kitchens are the floor’s own responsibility.<\/p>\n

As for other common areas, the basement is one big common area, divided into 5 rooms that contain things such as a 52 inch TV, couches, ping-pong table, football, pool table, workout equipment, and most<\/em> importantly, a party room with a bar. This space all opens up to a medium-sized yard where you can relax and enjoy the sun (when it makes an appearance!) on the grass or picnic tables, or you can enjoy a BBQ with your floor-mates.<\/p>\n

Far from the city<\/h2>\n

HVK is tucked away in Copenhagen NW just next to the A-line station stop, Emdrup station. The surrounding area is mainly residential housing with a few small supermarkets and a Fitness World within walking distance.<\/p>\n

Also just up the road, there is a pond with a path, perfect for evening runs or romantic walks. With only a 5.5 km bike ride to N\u00f8rreport station, being a part of city life is accessible, but at times it can feel a bit removed. However, for those going to school at University of Copenhagen\u2019s North Campus (like myself), a 7 minute bike ride down one road makes it quick and easy to get to early morning lectures.<\/p>\n

Family time<\/h2>\n

One of the best things about living at HVK is the \u201cfamily-like\u201d atmosphere. Being in student housing of a smaller size (100 residents) and sharing everything but sheets, the social scene at HVK is very ‘hyggelig’.<\/p>\n

Each floor is a mini-family, filled with meal clubs, movie nights, kitchen parties and growing friendships. When the whole building gets together for different activities (always including drinking of course \u2013 even at the General Assembly) it is like having a big family reunion.<\/p>\n

There is a lot of tradition in the building and as Danish culture goes, it is of course found in local party rituals. And what are they like? In one word: Drunk. For some reason, parties here are never without a theme. Personally, I love it! It makes things that much more enjoyable to watch guys prance around in dresses, or a male burlesque dancer spanking a dominatrix.<\/p>\n

Party time<\/h2>\n

When living at HVK, I have had the opportunity to take part in many different parties including Tour de Cuisine, Tour de Mose, Half-Year parties, Thursday cafes and last but not least, the 36 hour bar, where the floor that drinks the most amount of beer wins a trophy. There is much more than drinking cheaply priced beers (3 for 20kr!!), this is when the spirit of ‘kollegium’ is most alive.<\/p>\n

At some parties, dinner is cooked by one of the floors and served to the whole residence hall and at others, there is healthy competition between the floors with a soccer tournament (football for you Europeans) and of course, drinking games.<\/p>\n

The people<\/h2>\n

Meeting people in the building is fairly easy, once again, because everything is shared. However, a bit of ‘outgoing-ness’ can go a long way. It is a fairly even mix of guys and girls, but the international-to-Danish ratio is a bit skewed at 25 pct. international to 75 pct. Danish. For internationals, this is a very nice way to experience Danish culture when moving to a new country. However, in the beginning, it can feel a bit intimidating when breaking into the floor.<\/p>\n

The people living here range from 18 to 27, studying things from Educational Sciences to English Literature. Those living in Danish rooms can live here as long as they want to as long as they are studying. For those in international rooms, it is only allowed to live here for a year. However, depending on how involved you are in the building, it is possible to later end up in a Danish room, just as I have.<\/p>\n

All-in-all, I have loved my time here at HVK. I have made many new friends from many different cultural backgrounds and it is going to be hard to leave my HVK family.<\/p>\n

[If you want to write an English-language review of your dorm write to uni-avis@adm.ku.dk and mark it ‘Dorms Disclosed’]<\/em><\/p>\n

READ ABOUT OTHER RESIDENCE HALLS AND DORMS HERE: Student housing reviews: Dorms and residences in Copenhagen<\/a><\/em><\/strong>
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Sharing everything but sheets, the social scene is very 'hyggelig'.","use_post_excerpt":false},{"acf_fc_layout":"Byline","is_author":false,"contributors":[{"use_registered_user":false,"user":false,"contributor_name":"Stephanie Miettinen","contributor_title":"\u00a0","contributor_image":false}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"Content","content":"<p>H\u00e5ndv\u00e6rkerkollegiet. One of the hardest words for an international student to learn and awkwardly pronounce when a new Danish friend asks, \u201cSo, where do you live?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When moving to Denmark for my Master\u2019s, I had already experienced \u201cresidence life\u201d in my first year of university back at home in Canada. So naturally, I was intrigued to see the similarities and differences in residence life in Copenhagen, Denmark.<\/p>\n<p>And first off I can say, it is not referred to as residence life here in Denmark,<br \/>\nit is ‘kollegium’ life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE THE FULL ‘DORMS DISCLOSED’ UNIVERSITY POST SERIES: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">Reviews by student residents of dorms and residence halls in Copenhagen<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Ikea on request<\/h2>\n<p>My one year and eight months of living in HVK has been divided between two rooms; a so-called international room and a Danish room. The difference? Absolutely nothing.<\/p>\n<p>Each room is a Scandinavian-ly, white-walled, 10 square meter room equipped with an entrance way that includes a built in wardrobe and sink area. All international rooms are Ikea furnished (bed, desk, bookshelf, night table, lamp), however in the Danish rooms, furnishing is available upon request, which is the route I chose to take.<\/p>\n<p>The rooms are small and cozy but still with enough space to dance like nobody is watching or house a visitor or two from back home. And hey, if you want to learn a new language or discover new music, you can simply open your window and take in all the sounds from the surrounding rooms. Once the windows are open, privacy is lost.<\/p>\n<h2>Sharing is nice<\/h2>\n<p>Each floor consists of 22 rooms, 2 kitchens, and 2 bathroom areas (3 showers and 3 toilets in total). Coming from a family of four girls, sharing kitchens and bathrooms hasn’t been much of a problem to me.<\/p>\n<div class=\"factbox\">\n<p class=\"factbox-header feature-color\">Dorms disclosed<\/p>\n<p>There are loads of dormitories, kollegiums, and student residences in Copenhagen, yet most of the information available is in Danish.<\/p>\n<p>Some are small, old houses with pretty gardens, others are giant concrete buildings with tiny windows.<\/p>\n<p>In the Dorms Disclosed series, it is the residents themselves that review the dorms that they live in.<\/p>\n<p>Here is <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">an overview with links to all of the dormitory and student accommodation reviews<\/a> we have published so far, written by the people who know them the best.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to write an English-language review of your dorm write to uni-avis@adm.ku.dk with ‘Dorms Disclosed’ in the subject header.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>We have the luxury of a cleaning lady who keeps the bathrooms nice and tidy. But for the kitchens, we have to get down and dirty as the neatness of the kitchens are the floor’s own responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>As for other common areas, the basement is one big common area, divided into 5 rooms that contain things such as a 52 inch TV, couches, ping-pong table, football, pool table, workout equipment, and <em>most<\/em> importantly, a party room with a bar. This space all opens up to a medium-sized yard where you can relax and enjoy the sun (when it makes an appearance!) on the grass or picnic tables, or you can enjoy a BBQ with your floor-mates.<\/p>\n<h2>Far from the city<\/h2>\n<p>HVK is tucked away in Copenhagen NW just next to the A-line station stop, Emdrup station. The surrounding area is mainly residential housing with a few small supermarkets and a Fitness World within walking distance.<\/p>\n<p>Also just up the road, there is a pond with a path, perfect for evening runs or romantic walks. With only a 5.5 km bike ride to N\u00f8rreport station, being a part of city life is accessible, but at times it can feel a bit removed. However, for those going to school at University of Copenhagen\u2019s North Campus (like myself), a 7 minute bike ride down one road makes it quick and easy to get to early morning lectures.<\/p>\n<h2>Family time<\/h2>\n<p>One of the best things about living at HVK is the \u201cfamily-like\u201d atmosphere. Being in student housing of a smaller size (100 residents) and sharing everything but sheets, the social scene at HVK is very ‘hyggelig’.<\/p>\n<p>Each floor is a mini-family, filled with meal clubs, movie nights, kitchen parties and growing friendships. When the whole building gets together for different activities (always including drinking of course \u2013 even at the General Assembly) it is like having a big family reunion.<\/p>\n<p>There is a lot of tradition in the building and as Danish culture goes, it is of course found in local party rituals. And what are they like? In one word: Drunk. For some reason, parties here are never without a theme. Personally, I love it! It makes things that much more enjoyable to watch guys prance around in dresses, or a male burlesque dancer spanking a dominatrix.<\/p>\n<h2>Party time<\/h2>\n<p>When living at HVK, I have had the opportunity to take part in many different parties including Tour de Cuisine, Tour de Mose, Half-Year parties, Thursday cafes and last but not least, the 36 hour bar, where the floor that drinks the most amount of beer wins a trophy. There is much more than drinking cheaply priced beers (3 for 20kr!!), this is when the spirit of ‘kollegium’ is most alive.<\/p>\n<p>At some parties, dinner is cooked by one of the floors and served to the whole residence hall and at others, there is healthy competition between the floors with a soccer tournament (football for you Europeans) and of course, drinking games.<\/p>\n<h2>The people<\/h2>\n<p>Meeting people in the building is fairly easy, once again, because everything is shared. However, a bit of ‘outgoing-ness’ can go a long way. It is a fairly even mix of guys and girls, but the international-to-Danish ratio is a bit skewed at 25 pct. international to 75 pct. Danish. For internationals, this is a very nice way to experience Danish culture when moving to a new country. However, in the beginning, it can feel a bit intimidating when breaking into the floor.<\/p>\n<p>The people living here range from 18 to 27, studying things from Educational Sciences to English Literature. Those living in Danish rooms can live here as long as they want to as long as they are studying. For those in international rooms, it is only allowed to live here for a year. However, depending on how involved you are in the building, it is possible to later end up in a Danish room, just as I have.<\/p>\n<p>All-in-all, I have loved my time here at HVK. I have made many new friends from many different cultural backgrounds and it is going to be hard to leave my HVK family.<\/p>\n<p><em>[If you want to write an English-language review of your dorm write to uni-avis@adm.ku.dk and mark it ‘Dorms Disclosed’]<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>READ ABOUT OTHER RESIDENCE HALLS AND DORMS HERE: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">Student housing reviews: Dorms and residences in Copenhagen<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"ArticleEnd"},{"acf_fc_layout":"OtherStories","headline":"","hand_picked_posts":true,"references":[{"reference":{"ID":9470,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2023-07-31 05:51:05","post_date_gmt":"2023-07-31 03:51:05","post_content":"<em>[This guide has been continually updated since it was first published in 2014. The latest update was July 2023]<\/em>\r\n\r\nThere are loads of dormitories, kollegiums, and student residences in Copenhagen, yet most of the information available is in Danish.\r\n\r\nSome are small, old houses with pretty gardens, others are giant concrete buildings with tiny windows.\r\n\r\nThis guide is an overview with links to all of the dormitory and student accommodation reviews we have published so far, written by the people who know them the best: the people who live there.\r\n\r\nWe have organised the dorms into geographical city areas, starting with Vesterbro.\r\n\r\n<strong>READ ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-in-copenhagen-the-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to housing in Copenhagen<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h2>Vesterbro<\/h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Otto M\u00f8nsteds Kollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n300 residents live together in this massive building known as Otto M\u00f8nsteds Kollegiet on the border to Valby. The 11 m2 rooms all come with private bathrooms while kitchens are shared. The dormitory is characterized by a strong, social atmosphere which includes lots of parties and activities.\n<!-- end of module 1 -->\nClick and read the full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-otto-moensteds-kollegiet\/\">Review: Otto M\u00f8nsteds Kollegiet<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h2>N\u00f8rrebro<\/h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Studenterg\u00e5rden<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nPrice and value agree well on this dormitory. Rooms are between 12 and 27 m2 and the price is reasonable. On top of this, you get access to a variety of common facilities and a lot of old traditions and strong social bonds.\n<!-- end of module 2 -->\nClick and read the full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-studentergaarden\/\">Review: Studenterg\u00e5rden<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe returned to Studenterg\u00e5rden in 2021 and found out that the 130 residents divide themselves into eleven kitchens with names like \u2018barbarian\u2019 and \u2018abortion\u2019 and fight it out in a so-called \u2018yard feud\u2019.\r\n\r\nRead our 2021 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-studentergarden-where-you-never-need-to-leave-the-dorm-building\/\">Review: Studenterg\u00e5rden \u2014 where you never need to leave the building<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<div class=\"dme-external-teaser dme-external-teaser-3\">\r\n<h3 class=\"teaser_text\"><strong>Collegium Juris<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\nThis dorm located in N\u00f8rrebro has 47 rooms, 14 of which are suitable for 2 people. The rooms are between 14.6-56 m2 and have private bathrooms. The kitchen is shared. The dorm has a very modern interior and has purposely kept an antique exterior, which creates a fascinating contrast. The vibe is very international as 40 % of the students are from abroad. It is also a very social environment and is known for its common Sunday dinners and themed Friday bar nights. The dorm is almost exclusively for law students, but there is a minimum requirement of having at least 10 non-law students.\n<!-- end of module 3 -->\nClick and read the full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-collegium-juris\/\">Review: Collegium Juris<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>Kollegieg\u00e5rden<\/h3>\r\nAt Kollegieg\u00e5rden residents tend to move out after just six months. They are not fleeing the dorm however: After six months, residents reach the top of the internal waiting list for the two-bedroom rental apartments.\r\n\r\nRead the full <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-kollegiegarden-a-dorm-with-an-upgrade-to-a-cheap-apartment\/\"><strong>Review: Kollegieg\u00e5rden \u2014 a dorm with an upgrade to a cheap apartment.<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<h3>Industrikollegiet<\/h3>\r\nThe Industrikollegiet is home to 95 students that share kitchens and gardens. They have built their own chicken coop, which also functions as a bar! Read our full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-industrikollegiet-two-glass-towers-and-a-chicken-coop\/\">Review: Industrikollegiet \u2014 Two glass towers and a chicken coop.<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>Rigshospitalets Kollegium<\/h3>\r\nYou don\u2019t need to be a medical student to live at Rigshospitalets Kollegium, but a lot of the 414 residents are medical students. They are drawn to the dorm\u2019s location in N\u00f8rrebro, close to the health faculty at Panum, and maybe the parties, according to our reviewer.\r\n\r\nRead the full<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-a-party-every-weekend-at-the-rigshospitalets-kollegium\/\"> Review: A party every weekend at the Rigshospitalets Kollegium<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h2>\u00d8sterbro<\/h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Egmont Kollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n500 residents is a lot and perhaps that's why Egmont has become legendary for its parties and social atmosphere. The rooms are between 11 and 26 m2. There are tons of social clubs and great common facilities.\n<!-- end of module 4 -->\nClick and read the first full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-egmont\/\">Review: Egmont<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe returned to Egmont to review it again recently. Here our student reporter found that while Egmont is known as the party dorm, it is also like getting a new family. Read the latest <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-egmont-kollegiet-one-day-a-party-one-day-peace-and-quiet\/\">Review: Egmont Kollegiet \u2014 one day a party \u2014 one day peace and<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-egmont-kollegiet-one-day-a-party-one-day-peace-and-quiet\/\"> quiet<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>G.A. Hagemanns Kollegium<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe luxurious G. A. Hagemanns Kollegium boasts its own private chef, a grand piano, and two of J. F. Willumsen's most famous paintings. According to one of our reviewers it is something for both geeks and partygoers.\r\n\r\nThe rent may be high but it includes all your meals. In this dormitory you can get a 15-20 m2 room in a large mansion in \u00d8sterbro that you will share with 60 other residents. Common facilities are many: a large dining hall, TV-room and a study hall overlooking \u00d8resund. And also a lot of duties and traditions!\n<!-- end of module 5 -->\nClick and read the full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-g-a-hagemanns-kollegium\/\">Review: G.A. Hagemanns Kollegium<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nIn 2021, we did a second review of G.A. Hagemann's Kollegium. It is here:<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-g-a-hagemanns-kollegium-rich-traditions-in-lavish-surroundings\/\">Review: G. A. Hagemanns Kollegium \u2013 rich traditions in lavish surroundings<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Nordisk Kollegium<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe architectural style of Nordisk Kollegium is known as functionalism, a somewhat austere aesthetic that was popular in the 1940s.\u00a0 It offers a meal deal with its rent. The rooms vary from 14-18 m2 and each comes with a private bathroom. The 130 residents share a kitchen on each floor and have access to common facilities like billiard room, study hall, a library and a gym.\n<!-- end of module 6 -->\n\u00bbEven though there are 130 of us, we all know each other,\u00ab according to a resident of Nordisk Kollegium that our reviewer spoke to.\r\n\r\nClick and read the latest full review: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-nordisk-kollegium-herringbone-floors-and-rum-truffles\/\">Nordisk Kollegium \u2014 herringbone floors and rum truffles<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nAn earlier review is here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-nordisk-kollegium\/\">Review: Nordisk Kollegium<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Bonus info: Nordisk Kollegium and G.A. Hagemanns Kollegium er long-term rivals and often compete in sports games and party together.<\/em>\r\n<h3><strong>\u00d8sterbro Kollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe dorm has 150 residents, most of which are international students. This gives the dorm a distinctly international flavor. Rooms are between 17-26 m2 with big windows. The rooms are private and include a bathroom and a kitchenette. Each floor has a common kitchen and much of the social life centers around them as well as the roof terrace. Although they are not free, the dorm also has laundry facilities. The location as well as the dorm is peaceful and the residents are open and willing to mingle.\n<!-- end of module 7 -->\nClick and read the full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-oesterbro-kollegiet\/\">Review: \u00d8sterbro Kollegiet<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>Ryesgade Kollegiet<\/h3>\r\nIn an old building on Ryesgade 58, a former squat by the Danish BZ or occupy movement, 40 young students share their lives with each other in a residence hall that seems more like a hippie collective.\r\n\r\nClick and read the full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-ryesgade-kollegiet-community-vibe-in-old-squatters-building\/\">Review: Ryesgade Kollegiet<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>L\u00e6geforeningens Kollegiet<\/h3>\r\nThe name L\u00e6geforeningens Kollegium implies that the dorm is only for medical students, but this is a relic from the earliest days of the dorm. Nowadays, the 90 or so rooms in the dorm are occupied by students from all disciplines.\r\n\r\nClick and read the full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-laegeforeningens-kollegium-osterbros-best-kept-secretlaegeforeningens-kollegium-oesterbros-best-kept-secret\/\">Review: L\u00e6geforeningens Kollegiet<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h2>Frederiksberg<\/h2>\r\n<h3>4. Maj Kollegiet and Hassagers Kollegium<\/h3>\r\nThe \u20184th May dorm\u2019 was founded almost 70 years ago to house the descendants of Danish World War Two resistance members. History is tangible here, although the requirement of being related to the Danish resistance has been relaxed of late.\r\n\r\nLike a set of nesting dolls, the 4. Maj Kollegiet (see above) has another dormitory within it, namely the tiny Hassagers Kollegium, which is home to only 10 students.\r\n\r\nRead the review of\u00a0 the twin residence halls 4. Maj Kollegiet and Hasselager Kollegium here <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-4-maj-kollegiet-and-hassagers-kollegium-dorms-within-a-dorm\/\">Review: 4. Maj Kollegiet and Hassagers Kollegium \u2014 dorms within a dorm<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h2>Inner city<\/h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Regensen<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nRegensen dates back to 1623, and about 100 students share a large, old and very beautiful building just next to Rundet\u00e5rn. Rooms vary greatly in size, from 11-25 m2, but the price remains a staggeringly low. Other than a room, you gain access to a great number of common spaces and activities: from a large ballroom to a library and study hall. And you can stay busy by a lot of activities, like yoga, movie nights and beer brewing.\n<!-- end of module 8 -->\nClick and read our original 2013 review: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-regensen\/\">Review: Regensen<\/a>\r\n<\/strong>Our latest 2022 review, however, is more up to date, and lets you in on some of the residence hall's historical secrets: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/regensens-past-is-a-story-of-love-and-corpses\/\"><strong>Review: Regensen's past is a story of love and corpses<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<h3>Valkendorfs Kollegium<\/h3>\r\nOne of the most interesting dorms in the inner city is Valkendorfs Kollegium, which used to be an old monastery for Carmelite monks. The dorm has garden days, mushroom-picking trips, and a strong sense of community spirit. They even try to keep the rent they pay a secret, as they do not want to compete on price (but it is very reasonable!).\r\n\r\nClick and read the full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-valkendorfs-kollegium-has-a-garden-in-the-city-and-chickens\/\">Review: Valkendorfs Kollegium has a garden in the city, and chickens<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Borchs Kollegium<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe room sizes varies a lot in this dorm, but the price remains low, and one of the cheapest places to live in the city. But the price does not reflect quality, and this dormitory is actually an old house with a beautiful garden in the heart of city center. Only 20 residents live here and they all decide who's next, when somebody decides to leave.\n<!-- end of module 9 -->\nClick and read our first review <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-borchs-kollegium\/\">Review: Borchs Kollegium<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe returned to Borchs Kollegium in 2021. It is all very orderly. As one resident put it: \u00bb... everyone comes from a wealthy background ... The worst I think people do is ride their bikes through red lights, if they are feeling a bit crazy\u00ab.\r\n\r\nRead the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-borchs-a-well-behaved-dorm-for-well-to-do-students\/\">Review: Borchs \u2014 a well behaved dorm for well-to-do students<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>Elers' Kollegium<\/h3>\r\n<em>Elers' Kollegium<\/em> is only for the very few. Not anyone can apply for this residence hall, which only has 20 places with several of them are earmarked for specific study programmes. Five of the places are for theology students.\r\n\r\nIn our review of Elers' Kollegium, our student reporter said that the place 'reeks of history'.\r\n\r\nRead the full <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-elers-kollegium-a-historical-oasis-in-the-centre-of-copenhagen\/\"><strong>Review: Elers\u2019 Kollegium \u2014 a historical oasis in the centre of Copenhagen<\/strong>.<\/a>\r\n<h3><strong>BaseCamp Copenhagen<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nBaseCamp Copenhagen is one of the slightly more expensive student residence halls in Copenhagen. But the location dorm, in old barracks, is as central in Copenhagen as it can possibly be.\r\n\r\n\u00bbThere is not even a waiting list. If you book the room, it is yours,\u00ab says Simon Stilling, who is employed as a \u2018base manager\u2019 on the site.\r\n\r\nClick and read the full review: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-basecamp-copenhagen-a-quick-room-in-the-inner-city\/\">Review: BaseCamp Copenhagen \u2014 a quick room in the inner city<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>Vartovkollegiet<\/h3>\r\nVartovkollegiet is a small, breathing space for fourteen students, who all have to follow different fields of study. It is closely connected to Danish thinker Grundtvig who was pastor in Vartov church until his death in 1872. In the beginning, only theologians lived here. But you don\u2019t need to be a Christian to be admitted now.\r\n\r\nClick and read the full review: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/vartovkollegiet-sometimes-it-feels-more-like-a-shared-house-than-a-dorm\/\">Review: Vartovkollegiet \u2014 \u00bbSometimes it feels more like a shared house than a dorm\u00ab<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h2>Christianshavn<\/h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Sofieg\u00e5rden<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThis dormitory is in the heart of Christianshavn, so basically, you don't get much better location than that. And for a low rent, you get a 25 m2 room, a private kitchenette and a private bathroom. At this dorm, some of the 210 residents have children and some have pets, and all share a gym, TV-room and a courtyard.\n<!-- end of module 10 -->\nClick and read our first full review <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-sofiegaarden\/\">Review: Sofieg\u00e5rden<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe returned in 2021, and reviewed it again: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-sofiegarden-in-the-footsteps-of-the-squatters\/\">Review \u2014 Sofieg\u00e5rden: In the footsteps of the squatters<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>CPH Village<\/h3>\r\nCPH Village is the result of a project to build affordable housing for students. The first \u2018village\u2019 was based on a collection of ships' containers in the Refshale\u00f8en district in central Copenhagen with 164 homes \u2013 two in each container. In 2020, 184 new rooms were ready on the outskirts of the Vesterbro district. CPH Village has moved on from the concept of recycling ships\u2019 containers and now builds the homes in wood, but the rooms\u2019 dimensions remain the same: 11 square metres, including one small kitchen, per room. But space is not everything.\r\n\r\nClick and read the full review: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-cph-village-the-toy-house-settlements\/\">Review: CPH Village \u2014 the toy house settlements<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h2>Nordvest<\/h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Bispebjerg Kollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n20m2 all to yourself and private bathrooms and kitchens makes this dormitory less 'social' oriented than most others. Located in Bispebjerg, this is a little further out of the city but still close to N\u00f8rrebro's lively streets. Bispebjerg caters for a lot of international students and can offer furnished rooms for the those who are just \"passing through\" town.\n<!-- end of module 11 -->\nClick and read the full review <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-bispebjerg-kollegiet\/\">Review: Bispebjerg Kollegiet<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>H\u00e5ndv\u00e6rkerkollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe facilities are somewhat modest at this dormitory but rent is dirt cheap. Located in Nordvest, H\u00e5ndv\u00e6rkerkollegiet offers 10 m2 rooms. Bathrooms and kitchens are shared, but the dormitory have a number of common facilities and a good social atmosphere.\n<!-- end of module 12 -->\nClick and read the full review <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-haandvaerkerkollegiet\/\">Review: H\u00e5ndv\u00e6rkerkollegiet<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h2>Amager<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Gr\u00f8njordskollegiet<\/h3>\r\nGr\u00f8njordskollegiet is the prototype, classic huge residence hall out on Copenhagen\u2019s island district of Amager. \u00a0It is eight storeys high and is home to 1,000 students divided into a number of \u2018blocks\u2019. It is not pretty. But one student does see the upside to living in Copenhagen's largest dorm: \u00bbIf you want to do something obscure, then there will be people who are interested in taking part\u00ab.\r\n\r\nRead the full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-gronjordskollegiet-get-yourself-1000-roommates\/\">Review: Gr\u00f8njordskollegiet \u2014 get yourself 1,000 roommates<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Bikuben Kollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nJust between KUA and the IT University, is the orange-colored dormitory Bikuben. It is shared by about 110 residents, with 19 m2 rooms, and a student-friendly location with relatively new facilities.\n<!-- end of module 13 -->\nWe returned to Bikuben Kollegiet in 2021 with a reporter's review of the dorm here.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-bikuben-the-quirky-beehive\/\"><strong>Review: Bikuben \u2014 the quirky beehive. <\/strong><\/a>Click and read our first student review here of Bikuben Kollegiet here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-bikuben-kollegiet\/\">Review: Bikuben Kollegiet<\/a>.<\/strong>\r\n<div class=\"teaser_text\">\r\n<h3><strong>\u00d8resundskollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThis is the largest dormitory in all the Nordic countries, and practically make out an entire village. 1500 residents are distributed in the large cement building centrally on Amager. Rooms are between 18,5 m2 - 44 m2 and price vary accordingly. This is a great place for not only singles but couples and families too.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<!-- end of module 14 -->\nClick and read the full review<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-oeresundskollegiet\/\">Review: \u00d8resundskollegiet. <\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nThere is a second <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-oresundskollegiet-2-0\/\">review of \u00d8resundskollegiet here.<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>H\u00f8rhuskollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThis place may not posses dream location, but the 12 m2 rooms are well-appointed with a hall, balcony and private bathroom and rent is dirt-cheap. The 192 residents share a number of common facilities and especially the \"cafe\", Coma is a popular hangout.\n<!-- end of module 15 -->\nClick and read the full review <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-hoerhus-kollegiet\/\">Review: H\u00f8rhus Kollegiet.<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe returned in 2021 and found out that it is definitely not the most social dorm you can find: But it is not like there is no social life at all, as one resident put it. Read our 2021 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-hoerhuskollegiet-an-underrated-gem\/\">Review: H\u00f8rhuskollegiet \u2013 An underrated gem<\/a>.<\/strong>\r\n<h3>Scandis Boligerne<\/h3>\r\nNext to H\u00f8rhuskollegiet is Scandis Boligerne, one of the smaller and lesser-known dormitories, and a 10 minutes walk from ITU and KUA \/ South Campus. A pleasant place to live, according to our reviewer.\r\n\r\nRead the full review of Scandis Boligerne: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-scandis-boligerne\/\"><strong>Review: Scandis Boligerne<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<h3><strong>Frankrigsgade Kollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nAlso known as \"The Frank\", this dormitory has 20 m2 rooms at a generous price. Bathrooms are private and kitchens are shared. \"The Frank\" lies centrally on Amager, close to caf\u00e9s and shopping and offers common facilities that make social life blossom.\n<!-- end of module 16 -->\nClick and read the full review <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-frankrigsgade-kollegiet\/\">Review: Frankrigsgade Kollegiet (first review)<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe returned to 'The Frank' in 2022. Read the latest <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-frankrigsgade-kollegiet-a-nine-storey-powerhouse\/\">Review: Frankrigsgade Kollegiet \u2014 a nine-storey powerhouse.<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Tietgens Kollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nLuckily this architectonic pearl is large. Because it's an absolutely stunning - and award winning - building, which is reflected in the rent. Rooms are between 26-34 m2 and you can access a bar, gym, two crafts rooms, two music rooms (one for bands, another with a grand piano), bicycle parking, laundry facilities and a computer caf\u00e9.\n<!-- end of module 17 -->\nClick and read the full review <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-tietgenkollegiet\/\">Review: Tietgenkollegiet<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nA second student <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-tietgenkollegiet-2-0\/\"><strong>review of Tietgenkollegiet is here<\/strong>.<\/a>\r\n\r\nThe latest, third, review of Tietgenkollegiet is here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-tietgenkollegiet-for-a-dorm-it-is-pure-luxury\/\">Review: Tietgenkollegiet \u2014 \u00bbAs a dorm, it is pure luxury\u00ab<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>CPH Studio Hotel<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nCPH Studio Hotel is located on Krimsvej in close proximity to \u00d8resund Metro station and Amager beach. The residents are friendly and helpful. The rooms are private and between 10-16m2. They contain a small bathroom and kitchenette, but there is also a common kitchen. The dorm houses about 300 residents. The building itself has been under contraction and this brings its own set of challenges, including noise, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/students-forced-to-live-on-building-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">critical media attention from us at the University Post<\/a><\/strong> and other media. Overall the dorm is at time of writing a work in progress, but it has potential.\n<!-- end of module 18 -->\nClick and read the full review\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-cph-studio-hotel-on-krimsvej\/\">Review: CPH Studio Hotel on Krimsvej<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Signalhuset Kollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThis dorm is located in \u00d8restad. The rooms are four bedroom apartments split between four students.\u00a0 The rooms are between 20-25m2. Bathrooms are shared between 2-4 people and the kitchen is also shared. The Dorm houses 288 residents.\n<!-- end of module 19 -->\nClick and read the full review<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-signalhuset-kollegiet\/\">Review: Signalhuset Kollegiet<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>Socialt Kollegium<\/h3>\r\nThe building of Socialt Kollegium is tall, dull and with no charm whatsoever. But once you get past the unwelcoming exterior, the friendly people living there it sure makes you want to stay. Socialt Kollegium is, like so many other dorms, located in the Amager district, strictly speaking in the area called Sundbyvester and houses 112 residents.\r\n\r\nYou can read the full review by a resident here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-socialt-kollegium\/\">Review: Socialt Kollegium<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>Kvinderegensen<\/h3>\r\nKvinderegensen ['the women's dorm', ed.] was founded in 1931 by Dr. Eli M\u00f8ller, as the first Danish dorm for female university students. But you no longer have to be a woman to live in the Amager dorm; in fact, being male might just count in your favour.\r\n\r\nRead the full review here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-kvinderegensen-a-piece-of-history\/\">Review: Kvinderegensen \u2014A piece of history<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h2>Outside central Copenhagen<\/h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Skovskolen<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nFar outside Copenhagen, this dormitory is located close to the town of Hiller\u00f8d. This is one of the most unique dormitories in Denmark, in the middle of a forest and close to a lake. The houses are built of logs and the residents each have 10m2 with shared kitchens and bathrooms. They also have access to a large fire place, and countless sports and outdoor activities.\r\n\r\nClick and read the full review <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-skovskolen\/\">Review: Skovskolen<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Hvidovre Hospitals Kollegium<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nAlmost 300 residents live in this dorm which is known for its array of social activities, including having a built in cafe which turns into a bar at night. It also has big annual parties including Oktoberfest, Halloween and the Summer Barbecue. The rooms are 12 m2 and have private bathrooms. Each hallway has a common kitchen which is also used as a place to hang out and watch TV. There is a common laundry room and a gym in the basement.\n<!-- end of module 20 -->\nClick and read the full review below:<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-hvidovre-hospitals-kollegium\/\">Review: Hvidovre Hospitals Kollegium (first review)<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nThere is an updated second review of Hvidovre Hospitals Kollegium here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-hvidovre-hospitals-kollegium-the-party-dorm-outside-the-city\/\">Review: Hvidovre Hospitals Kollegium \u2014 the party dorm outside the city<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>Reb\u00e6k S\u00f8park Kollegiet<\/h3>\r\nYou might mistake Reb\u00e6k S\u00f8park for a scene out of George Orwell\u2019s Nineteen-Eighty-Four, but is a good all-round place to be. As a kollegium, it covers all the bases: cheap rent, active student bar, friendly atmosphere and a convenient location.\r\n\r\nClick and read the full review below: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-rebaek-soepark-kollegiet\/\"><strong>Review: Reb\u00e6k S\u00f8park Kollegiet<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<h2>Want to write a review?<\/h2>\r\nSend us an email at uni-avis@adm.ku.dk with your name, field of study, age, nationality and where you live. Reviews are written in English.\n<!-- end of module 21 -->\n","post_title":"Student housing reviews: Dorms and residences in Copenhagen","post_excerpt":"A continually updated guide to student kollegiums in Copenhagen, written by students. The complete Dorms Disclosed review series.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-06 09:48:41","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-06 07:48:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/?p=9470\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}},{"reference":{"ID":124925,"post_author":"80","post_date":"2021-09-27 11:10:32","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-27 09:10:32","post_content":"<div class=\"factbox\">\r\n<p class=\"factbox-header feature-color\">VALKENDORF<\/p>\r\nSkt. Peder Str\u00e6de 14, DK-1453 Copenhagen K\u200b\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.valkendorf.dk\">www.valkendorf.dk<\/a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Rent:<\/strong> A secret (but said to be quite low).\r\n\r\n<strong>Average age:<\/strong> 26 years-old\r\n\r\n<strong>Application process:<\/strong> Keep an eye out on social media, kunet.ku.dk or Valkendorfs <a href=\"http:\/\/www.valkendorf.dk\">website<\/a> for any news on when they are looking for new residents from your faculty. Submit an application, and maybe you will be called in for an interview. You must have passed 90 ECTS credits.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<span class=\"dropcap\">W<\/span>hen the University Post drops by at Valkendorfs dormitory, the residents have just had a garden day, and the rose beds are the central ornaments of the garden. It is the Copenhagen inner city's largest garden, and with a plot of land that has belonged to the Valkendorf since 1589, the residence hall is also one of the oldest in the Nordic countries.\r\n\r\nBack then, it was a monastery for Carmelite monks, and it is still the old monastery walls that surround the large garden in the dormitory. You don\u2019t live in the old monks' cells however, as after 276 years, after the old monastery had survived incoming incendiaries from the Napoleonic Wars and the <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/university-of-copenhagen-history-the-fire-of-1728\/\">Great Copenhagen Fire<\/a>, a new and more modern brick building was erected.\r\n\r\n<strong>SEE THE FULL 'DORMS DISCLOSED' UNIVERSITY POST SERIES: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">Reviews by student residents of dorms and residence halls in Copenhagen<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nValkendorfians live in something resembling a larger manor house, and even though the kitchens are a bit small, the residents don\u2019t suffer. The story of this ancient residence is being proudly presented by Ditte S. Jelsbak-Rasmussen, who has lived in the dormitory for two years and studies history.\r\n<h3>Secret rent and obligating community<\/h3>\r\nAt Valkendorfs Kollegium, you call yourself an 'alumni' even while you live there. 22 students do. Three of them live with their boyfriends\/girlfriends, who are allowed to move in as a so-called 'gris [=pig, ed.]'. The word is a modification of a word meaning 'gratist\u2019, or free rider, but it has never been free to live there, not even for lovers. As a \u2018gris\u2019, you did not have the same rights for many years as the ordinary residents. But today there is almost no difference, according to Ditte S. Jelsbak-Rasmussen.\n<!-- end of module 1 -->\nThe rent is a secret, but \u00bbit is not high\u00ab Ditte S. Jelsdbak-Rasmussen assures me. But you are expected to spend a lot of time in the dormitory. \u00bbIt is not just a room you rent,\u00ab says Ditte S. Jelsbak-Rasmussen.\r\n\r\nThe rent is kept a secret because the residence hall does not want to compete on price. Future residents should not be attracted by low rent, but by a desire to commit to student life.\r\n<blockquote>You feel that you become part of something bigger when you move in.\r\n<p class=\"quotee\">Ditte S. Jelsbak-Rasmussen, alumna<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\nThere is a food club twice a week for the whole of the dormitory, and more spontaneous food clubs emerge during the week in each of the corridors which house between three and nine alumni.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the traditional mushroom-picking tour, which the alumni do every year, as well as various large parties, there is also a shared responsibility for keeping the residence hall running in the best way possible. Responsibility is apportioned according to specific roles, where some people are responsible for the house's finances, the gardens, or for external communication, while others make sure that the dormitory looks nice and homely.\r\n\r\nThe old building from the 19th century is beautiful, both from the outside and from the inside. The kitchens are small and cosy and may be a little cramped if all eight people have to cook at the same time, which is why it is normal to take turns to cook for the entire corridor.\n<!-- end of module 2 -->\n<h3>From house meeting to chicken coop<\/h3>\r\nIt is the residents themselves who make decisions on what it should be like living together, and every month a house meeting is held for the whole of the dormitory. Here, the residents talk about this and that, and discuss proposals for new dormitory procedures.\r\n<div class=\"factbox\">\r\n<p class=\"factbox-header feature-color\">Dorms disclosed<\/p>\r\nThere are loads of dormitories, kollegiums, and student residences in Copenhagen, yet most of the information available is in Danish.\r\n\r\nSome are small, old houses with pretty gardens, others are giant concrete buildings with tiny windows.\r\n\r\nThis is a review by a student reporter. But in the Dorms Disclosed series, it is the residents themselves that review the dorms that they live in.\r\n\r\nHere is <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">an overview with links to all of the dormitory and student accommodation reviews<\/a> we have published so far, written by the people who know them the best.\r\n\r\nIf you want to write an English-language review of your dorm write to uni-avis@adm.ku.dk with 'Dorms Disclosed' in the subject header.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nAt one house meeting, it was once suggested that the dormitory should have its own chicken coop. A resident gave a presentation on why this would be a good idea, and after the chicken coop was voted through, a small chicken coop guild was set up among residents to be responsible for their care. Over the course of a weekend, the chicken coop guild had built their chicken coop, and so now a brood of hens shuffle around the front garden of the dormitory.\r\n\r\nDitte S. Jelsbak-Rasmussen warmly recommends applying for the dormitory.\r\n\r\n\u00bbYou feel you are a part of something bigger when you move in. One of the best things I've done for myself is to apply here, \u00ab she says.\r\n\r\nThe places at the old residence hall are distributed in a way so that each faculty of the University of Copenhagen is represented. So keep an eye out on their website, where the residence hall writes when they are seeking a student from your faculty. You must be a student at the University of Copenhagen and have been studying for at least one and a half years (that is, have earned 90 ECTS credits).\r\n\r\nYou are allowed to live in the dormitory for five years, and most residents live there for the whole period.\r\n\r\n<em>[This review has been written by a student reporter at the University Post.\u00a0 If you want to write an English-language review of your dorm write to uni-avis@adm.ku.dk and mark it 'Dorms Disclosed']<\/em>\r\n\r\n<strong>READ ABOUT OTHER RESIDENCE HALLS AND DORMS HERE: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">Student housing reviews: Dorms and residences in Copenhagen<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\n<!-- end of module 3 -->\n","post_title":"Review: Valkendorfs Kollegium has a garden in the city. And chickens","post_excerpt":"What you pay in rent is a secret, as it is supposed to be more than just the dream of a cheap place to live that attracts new residents to Valkendorfs Kollegium. Garden days, mushroom-picking trips, and a strong sense of community is the spirit of this college.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"dorms-disclosed-valkendorfs-kollegium-has-a-garden-in-the-city-and-chickens","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-10-26 10:13:06","post_modified_gmt":"2021-10-26 08:13:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/valkendorf\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}},{"reference":{"ID":124218,"post_author":"83","post_date":"2021-09-13 07:30:36","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-13 05:30:36","post_content":"<span class=\"dropcap\">T<\/span>he beehive is hard to miss. The square building with grey and orange walls is right next to the University of Copenhagen\u2019s South Campus in the Amager district. 110 inhabitants live here on six floors, which are layered on top of each other in rotating L formations to make up an inner courtyard. The design makes the building, to a large degree, soundproofed despite its location on the busy Amager F\u00e6lledvej thoroughfare.\r\n\r\nThis is the second time that the University Post reviews the Bikuben dorm. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-bikuben-kollegiet\/\">a previous review here which includes more pictures.<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00bbOne of the unique things about our residence hall is its strange shape,\u00ab says Johanne B\u00f8nl\u00f8kke H\u00f8gfeldt, who lives in the dormitory and who is chairperson of the Bikuben's resident council. \u00bbPeople always find the building either wildly cool or just really ugly.\u00ab\r\n\r\n<strong>SEE THE FULL 'DORMS DISCLOSED' UNIVERSITY POST SERIES: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">Reviews by student residents of dorms and residence halls in Copenhagen<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>Never alone<\/h3>\r\nThere is, however, a higher meaning behind the Bikuben's fun design.\r\n\r\n\u00bbThe architecture supports the community,\u00ab says Johanne B\u00f8nl\u00f8kke H\u00f8gfeldt. From any kitchen you can see into the other kitchens, that all face the courtyard. \u00bbIn this way, you never feel alone. Even if you are sitting alone in your own kitchen, you can see if there is anyone in one of the others.\u00ab\r\n<div class=\"factbox\">\r\n<p class=\"factbox-header feature-color\">BIKUBEN KOLLEGIUM<\/p>\r\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> Amagerf\u00e6lledvej 50A, 2300 K\u00f8benhavn\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bikubenkollegiet.dk\/\">bikubenkollegiet.dk<\/a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Monthly rent:<\/strong> DKK 4,000\r\n\r\n<strong>Average age:<\/strong> 23-24\r\n\r\n<strong>Application process:<\/strong> Combined waiting list on s.dk and a motivation letter. You need to study a certified Danish degree programme.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nIn the Bikuben, the sense of community is not limited to one floor, or to the kitchen that you belong to. Social events are held for everyone at the same time \u2013 and there are many of them.\r\n\r\n\u00bbI hesitate to say that we are a party dorm, because we really try to make sure that this is not a nuisance to anyone,\u00ab says Johanne B\u00f8nl\u00f8kke H\u00f8gfeldt. \u00bbBut yes \u2013 we do have a lot of parties.\u00ab\r\n\r\nMore precisely, one party is planned every month under themes like 'Tour de Bikuben', ' Beer pong tournament' and a summer festival with semi-provocative names like 'Warm and wet III'. The New Year is celebrated on the dormitory's large rooftop terrace, which is also used for food clubs and gardening in the warmer months of the year.\n<!-- end of module 1 -->\n<h3>Resident councils and green bees<\/h3>\r\nYou are not excluded from the community if you are not into parties, far from it. There are also a number of active committees that you can take part in to make your mark on the dormitory and to meet the other residents.\r\n\r\nOne of the committees is 'the green bees', which is responsible for finding new ways to make the dorm as sustainable as possible using all kinds of different methods. They work with the party committee, for example, to limit the amount of plastic waste at parties, and in the spring the committee organised a trash collection in the local area.\r\n<div class=\"factbox\">\r\n<p class=\"factbox-header feature-color\">Dorms disclosed<\/p>\r\nThere are loads of dormitories, kollegiums, and student residences in Copenhagen, yet most of the information available is in Danish.\r\n\r\nSome are small, old houses with pretty gardens, others are giant concrete buildings with tiny windows.\r\n\r\nThis is a review by a student reporter. But in the Dorms Disclosed series, it is the residents themselves that review the dorms that they live in.\r\n\r\nHere is <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">an overview with links to all of the dormitory and student accommodation reviews<\/a> we have published so far, written by the people who know them the best.\r\n\r\nIf you want to write an English-language review of your dorm write to uni-avis@adm.ku.dk with 'Dorms Disclosed' in the subject header.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nApart from sustainability, social responsibility is one of the key goals of the Bikuben, explains Johanne B\u00f8nl\u00f8kke H\u00f8gfeldt. The residents' council therefore works in collaboration with the foundation behind the residence hall to allocate a number of rooms to socially disadvantaged young people from the City of Copenhagen's youth project.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested yourself in getting a room in this remarkable building in the Amager district, which is open to everyone who is enrolled in a certified Danish degree programme, then hurry up and sign yourself up on the waiting list. Remember to send a motivation letter to the admissions committee \u2013 they can put you on the queue if they like what they read.\r\n\r\n<em>[This review has been written by a student reporter at the University Post.\u00a0 If you want to write an English-language review of your dorm write to uni-avis@adm.ku.dk and mark it 'Dorms Disclosed']<\/em>\r\n\r\n<strong>READ ABOUT OTHER RESIDENCE HALLS AND DORMS HERE: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">Student housing reviews: Dorms and residences in Copenhagen<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\n<!-- end of module 2 -->\n","post_title":"Review: Bikuben \u2014 the quirky beehive","post_excerpt":"The Bikuben [beehive] residence hall in the Amager-district of Copenhagen is known for its remarkable architecture and its trash collecting.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"dorms-disclosed-bikuben-the-quirky-beehive","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-10-26 10:13:57","post_modified_gmt":"2021-10-26 08:13:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/bikuben-den-sjove-firkant-paa-amager\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}},{"reference":{"ID":7739,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2014-10-10 01:54:22","post_date_gmt":"2014-10-09 23:54:22","post_content":"Vagn Greve, the former dean of the Faculty of Law at University of Copenhagen initially had the idea to build Collegium Juris in 2003 when he started fundraising for the project.\r\n\r\nThe collegium opened its doors in September 2012 where 50 young residents moved in. The building has been completely renovated, which means all interior is brand new and (almost still) shiny, however the exterior has been kept beautifully antique. The interior architecture and design is quite extraordinary and very modern which is a perfect contrast to the exterior of the dorm. Bamboo is for example a main material used several places in the common areas and the student rooms, all around you\u2019ll find lots of bright and colourful furniture, and each common area is closed off by big glass doors with colourful writing.\r\n\r\n<strong>SEE THE FULL 'DORMS DISCLOSED' UNIVERSITY POST SERIES: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">Reviews by student residents of dorms and residence halls in Copenhagen<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe collegium is situated in the heart of N\u00f8rrebro with Sankt Hans Torv in its backyard.\r\n<h2>Suits and stilettoes...<\/h2>\r\n\u2026 are not the everyday uniform. Collegium Juris is a place where controversial clich\u00e9s about law students can be put to bed \u2013 and where there is enough room for the residents to represent whichever personality, interests and field of study they have ambitions to pursue.\r\n\r\nThe collegium houses a majority of law students \u2013 however, almost every one of them has quite different interests within the field which makes the dorm academically vigorous. It is however a board requirement that a minimum of 10 non-law students are represented within the dorm.\r\n\r\nThe Law students particularly benefit from constructive feedback from each other especially during exam periods. Non-law students on the other hand seem to benefit by always having someone to help out if there\u2019s a need for legal advice \u2013 and isn\u2019t there always a need for legal advice? So far the combination has worked out phenomenally.\r\n<h2>\u201cParlez-you-Dansk\u201d?<\/h2>\r\nCross-cultural understanding is a keyword for life at the collegium. No less than 40% of the residents are international and all Danish residents must have some kind of international background.\r\n\r\nInternational residents either study for one or two semesters as part of a normal exchange program, are enrolled in 1 or 2-year LL.M.-programs or work as ph.d. students.\r\n\r\nParticularly this part of the collegium is what makes for a dynamic and vibrant atmosphere. Each semester we say our farewells and welcome new nationalities. Even though the collegium is still brand new, it has already become a tradition to send our old residents home and welcome new residents, Danish as well as international, with a gathering for their floor \u2013 mostly including coffee and cake or dinner and drinks.\r\n\r\nCollegium Juris is in many ways a vivacious collegium, but it is by far the international feeling between residents that especially creates the pulsating life. I mean who doesn't love the combination of an Australian surfer dude serenading the hall on his guitar, a Japanese girl making homemade sushi from her mothers recipe for Sunday dinner, an Ethiopian who always brings back Ethiopian coffee from his trips back home, a\r\nspontaneous Summer October Fest to celebrate our German residents, topped of with a Danish resident cooking a traditional dinner of ''stegt fl\u00e6st med persillesovs''?\r\n<h2>Beers and briefcases<\/h2>\r\nIt is no secret that you\u2019ll find very ambitious people residing in Collegium Juris. However, this is a place where everyone works hard to play hard!\r\n\r\nAll the residents are very social and always up for a good time. The basement in the building doesn't just work as our study library but also provides huge common rooms where it\u2019s hard not to play beer pong and beer football. Each month the floors take turns as to host themed Friday Bars, which are always a great success, and the themes and preparations get better each time.\r\n\r\nMost floors also gather for a common Sunday dinner which residents take turn in preparing. It's the definition of family time for everyone. Often the kitchen afterwards becomes a cinema and you\u2019ll find a room full of residents cuddling in fatboys with their dunas eating cookies and popcorn. It\u2019s always a great way to end a busy week.\r\n\r\nA Tour de Cuisine is also arranged once a year where each floor is in charge of serving a meal, drinks and preparing games, which normally evolves around a theme \u2013 it's Tour de Chambre (which is of course also held each semester) taken to another level.\r\n<h2>Rome wasn\u2019t built in a day<\/h2>\r\nThe premises are brand new, most residents have no dormitory-experience, and the possibilities are indeed endless.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"factbox\">\r\n<p class=\"factbox-header feature-color\">Dorms disclosed<\/p>\r\nThere are loads of dormitories, kollegiums, and student residences in Copenhagen, yet most of the information available is in Danish.\r\n\r\nSome are small, old houses with pretty gardens, others are giant concrete buildings with tiny windows.\r\n\r\nIn the Dorms Disclosed series, it is the residents themselves that review the dorms that they live in.\r\n\r\nHere is <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">an overview with links to all of the dormitory and student accommodation reviews<\/a> we have published so far, written by the people who know them the best.\r\n\r\nIf you want to write an English-language review of your dorm write to uni-avis@adm.ku.dk with 'Dorms Disclosed' in the subject header.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nWhere to begin and where to end is never the question here. It\u2019s all about starting and never quite finishing because there is always room for improvement and new additions. The possibilities in being a part of and building the traditions of a new collegium are only limited by your own imagination. There is always room for new ideas \u2013 and one of these came to life in April 2014 when we had our first ever Annual Party. The collegium was gathered for a magical night of reminiscing on the becoming of Collegium Juris and the great collegium it has already developed to be.\r\n\r\nIn August 2014 we gathered two groups of residents who ran the DHL relay, and most recently we celebrated Collegium Juris' second birthday.\r\n\r\nIn the years to come our current and future residents will form the traditions of the collegium. There is a certain fascination in taking part in the making of collegium history.\r\n<h2>Just can\u2019t get enough?<\/h2>\r\nIf you are interested in applying for a room at Collegium Juris or would like to know more please do not hesitate to visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.collegiumjuris.dk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collegium Juris website <\/a> and\/or ''like'' our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CollegiumJuris\">Collegium Juris Facebook page<\/a>.\r\n\n<!-- end of module 1 -->\n","post_title":"Review: Collegium Juris","post_excerpt":"It is a dorm almost exclusively for law students. But is it as serious as it sounds? 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