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This article was first published 22 February 2015. The last update was August 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n

A<\/span>re you a part of the frustrated multitude, or are you a secret fan? The roll-out of the Danish electronic travel card, or Rejsekort,<\/em> was not a success. On the international review platform for ecommerce Trustpilot the Rejsekort system is given a disastrous 1.3 out of five stars by consumers. But can you get it to work for you?<\/p>\n

Introduced in 2012, it was intended to smoothen the transportation of commuters, but complaints about the rejsekort shot up to 500 complaints per day<\/a> in 2015, before levelling off as people got used to it.<\/p>\n

If you are not Danish the Rejsekort is particularly daunting, because the standard process uses the Danish CPR number<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It was unpopular. And complicated. The Rejsekort company took home DKK 40 million in fines from the consumers for forgotten check-outs when it originally rolled out.<\/a><\/p>\n

Regardless of whether these complaints are from curmudgeonly travelers that despise change or because of misinformation from the company and too many ‘out of order’ machines, this guide will make you an expert in the Danish public transportation system.<\/p>\n

Buy a youth card<\/h2>\n

If you are between the ages of 16 and 19 or a recipient of SU<\/em> (student support), the University Post recommends buying a youth card<\/a> (in Danish ungdomskort<\/em>). This makes your journeys outside of the area of larger Copenhagen cheaper.<\/p>\n

A youth card costs DKK 652,80 for 30 days of travel. You can travel anywhere in the area that you live in, which means in about nine different zones. You can also get a youth card that will last for 120 days (four months = one semester!). It might seem expensive but it is way more expensive to travel with the Rejsekort, if you travel a lot in your every day study life. Read more about the youth card here<\/a> (in Danish).<\/p>\n

Buy a Rejsekort with or without a CPR-number<\/h2>\n

If you are not Danish the Rejsekort is particularly daunting, because the standard process uses the Danish CPR number.<\/p>\n

While the main application for Rejsekort Personal or Rejsekort Flex requires a CPR-number, a second application allows new arrivals to order one with alternative documentation<\/a>, such as a passport.<\/p>\n

While the Rejsekort Personal is free, the Rejsekort Flex has an administrative fee of DKK 50. They can be ordered online or in store, have a minimum initial top up of DKK 100, and require a valid address in Denmark.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, Rejsekort Anonymous can be ordered by anyone for the cost of DKK 80.<\/p>\n

Check out ONLY at the end of your journey<\/h2>\n

One of the most confusing aspects of the Rejsekort has been whether to check in or out when transferring. We have not seen any numbers on how much money the rejsekort company has taken in as a result of this confusion.<\/p>\n

So as a general rule: Remember to ‘check in’ at each transfer but do not ‘check out’ until the absolute end of your trip.<\/p>\n

If you check out and then check in again in the same travel zone within 30 minutes, rejsekort converts the two separate journeys into one<\/p>\n

Chiara, University Post reader<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Like everything in Rejsekort, however it is extremely complicated. For example there is the 30 minute rule. This means that if you are, for example, picking up a friend from the airport or running another errand that allows you to transfer in less than thirty minutes, you actually can check out.<\/p>\n

One of our astute readers, Chiara, made us aware of the relevant passage in the rejsekort rules.<\/p>\n

\u00bbIf you check out and then check in again in the same travel zone within 30 minutes, rejsekort converts the two separate journeys into one. This means that you avoid paying the minimum two-zone fare applicable for each separate journey,\u00ab she says.<\/p>\n

Be careful how you play it here. Failure to check-in would entitle you to the ultimate ‘stupidity fine’, a kontrolafgift<\/em> of DKK 750. If the worst comes to the worst, play stupid and pretend you don’t understand the rules.<\/p>\n

Or just … don\u2019t check out at all<\/h2>\n

An anonymous source hinted to the University Post that you could make your journey across the country that would cost a fraction of what it normally would.<\/p>\n

\u00bbYou can take the train to, for instance, Aarhus and just forget to check out, so that you are only charged the \u2018stupidity fine\u2019 of DKK 50 (today it is only DKK 25, red.),\u00ab said the anonymous source.
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\nThe stupidity fines (or dummeb\u00f8der<\/em>) exist so that travelers who forget to check out don\u2019t get a free ride, but the fine instead, regardless of where they got on and off. Due to excessive complaining, the fine was actually halved from 50 to 25 kroner<\/a> as of 20 January 2015, which would make the above trick even better.<\/p>\n

But be warned: the card is revoked the third time you forget to check out in a 12 month time period, so it might not be worth the risk. If you forget to check out three times within 12 months, and the company warns you twice by letter or e-mail it can ‘register you in their customer database’ (presumably as a bad customer!).<\/p>\n

Alternatives to Rejsekort<\/h2>\n

If you have guests visiting or refuse in principle to buy a Rejsekort, there are still a couple of other options.<\/p>\n

Individual tickets can still be purchased on buses (cash only), in metro and train stations or on your phone using a DSB app<\/a> or via a text message, but they tend to be more expensive than if purchased with a rejsekort.<\/p>\n

Tourists can purchase a CityPass<\/a>, or a Copenhagen Card<\/a> with access to over 60 sights and unlimited public transportation for up to 120 hours.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, you can purchase a FlexCard<\/a> for 7 days or 30 days. The greatest benefit of this card is that it is not a personal card and can in fact be shared between multiple people (although not on the same trip, obviously).<\/p>\n

Benefits of Rejsekort. Yes, there are some!<\/h2>\n

Despite the complaints, the confusion, and the stupidity fines, there are, apparently, Rejsekort fans out there. They point out that it\u2019s flexible, convenient, great for groups as you can check in multiple people, gives you off-peak discounts, environmentally friendly, allows you to see your journey history. Some users think it is a step in the right direction.<\/p>\n

Although it isn\u2019t perfect yet, I definitely think that the rejsekort is the future<\/p>\n

Ralph M\u00f8ller Trane, student<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In an interview with University Post, University of Copenhagen graduate student Ralph M\u00f8ller Trane is willing to go on the record with his view of the Rejsekort. He claims to have no affiliation with the Rejsekort company.<\/p>\n

\u00bbThere will always be people who don\u2019t like change and therefore complain about the new system (the Rejsekort was new in 2015, where the article was originally published, red.), and although it isn\u2019t perfect yet, I definitely think that the rejsekort is the future. It gives you the benefit of not worrying about how many clips you have left on your klippekort or how many zones you need for your journey,\u00ab Ralph M\u00f8ller Trane says.<\/p>\n

So off you go then. Have a good trip!
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Don't worry - the University Post has got your back."},{"acf_fc_layout":"Standfirst","subject":"Confusion","text":"Here is our guide to getting the most out of the controversial Danish travel card. This includes ways to avoid using it in the first place!","use_post_excerpt":false},{"acf_fc_layout":"Byline","is_author":false,"contributors":[{"use_registered_user":false,"user":false,"contributor_name":"Samantha R Brown","contributor_title":"\u00a0","contributor_image":false}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"Content","content":"<p><em>This article was first published 22 February 2015. The last update was August 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"dropcap\">A<\/span>re you a part of the frustrated multitude, or are you a secret fan? The roll-out of the Danish electronic travel card, or <em>Rejsekort,<\/em> was not a success. On the international review platform for ecommerce Trustpilot the Rejsekort system is given a disastrous 1.3 out of five stars by consumers. But can you get it to work for you?<\/p>\n<p>Introduced in 2012, it was intended to smoothen the transportation of commuters, but complaints about the rejsekort shot up to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelocal.dk\/20150208\/the-long-slow-death-of-copenhagen-klippekort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">500 complaints per day<\/a> in 2015, before levelling off as people got used to it.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>If you are not Danish the Rejsekort is particularly daunting, because the standard process uses the Danish CPR number<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>It was unpopular. And complicated. The Rejsekort company took home DKK 40 million in fines from the consumers for <a href=\"http:\/\/ekstrabladet.dk\/nyheder\/samfund\/rejsekort-vanvid-816000-dummeboeder-i-aar\/5319432\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">forgotten check-outs when it originally rolled out.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Regardless of whether these complaints are from curmudgeonly travelers that despise change or because of misinformation from the company and too many ‘out of order’ machines, this guide will make you an expert in the Danish public transportation system.<\/p>\n<h2>Buy a youth card<\/h2>\n<p>If you are between the ages of 16 and 19 or a recipient of <em>SU<\/em> (student support), the University Post recommends <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dsb.dk\/find-produkter-og-services\/dsb-wildcard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buying a youth card<\/a> (in Danish <em>ungdomskort<\/em>). This makes your journeys outside of the area of larger Copenhagen cheaper.<\/p>\n<p>A youth card costs DKK 652,80 for 30 days of travel. You can travel anywhere in the area that you live in, which means in about nine different zones. You can also get a youth card that will last for 120 days (four months = one semester!). It might seem expensive but it is way more expensive to travel with the Rejsekort, if you travel a lot in your every day study life. Read more about the youth card <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsb.dk\/find-produkter-og-services\/ungdomskort-studerende-pa-en-videregaende-uddannelse-i-danmark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> (in Danish).<\/p>\n<h2>Buy a Rejsekort with or without a CPR-number<\/h2>\n<p>If you are not Danish the Rejsekort is particularly daunting, because the standard process uses the Danish CPR number.<\/p>\n<p>While the main application for Rejsekort Personal or Rejsekort Flex requires a CPR-number, a second application allows new arrivals to order <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rejsekort.dk\/en\/hjaelp\/bestilling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> one with alternative documentation<\/a>, such as a passport.<\/p>\n<p>While the Rejsekort Personal is free, the Rejsekort Flex has an administrative fee of DKK 50. They can be ordered online or in store, have a minimum initial top up of DKK 100, and require a valid address in Denmark.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, Rejsekort Anonymous can be ordered by anyone for the cost of DKK 80.<\/p>\n<h2>Check out ONLY at the end of your journey<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most confusing aspects of the Rejsekort has been whether to check in or out when transferring. We have not seen any numbers on how much money the rejsekort company has taken in as a result of this confusion.<\/p>\n<p>So as a general rule: Remember to ‘check in’ at each transfer but do not ‘check out’ until the absolute end of your trip.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>If you check out and then check in again in the same travel zone within 30 minutes, rejsekort converts the two separate journeys into one<\/p>\n<p class=\"quotee\">Chiara, University Post reader<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Like everything in Rejsekort, however it is extremely complicated. For example there is the 30 minute rule. This means that if you are, for example, picking up a friend from the airport or running another errand that allows you to transfer in less than thirty minutes, you actually can check out.<\/p>\n<p>One of our astute readers, Chiara, made us aware of the relevant passage in the rejsekort rules.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bbIf you check out and then check in again in the same travel zone within 30 minutes, rejsekort converts the two separate journeys into one. This means that you avoid paying the minimum two-zone fare applicable for each separate journey,\u00ab she says.<\/p>\n<p>Be careful how you play it here. Failure to check-in would entitle you to the ultimate ‘stupidity fine’, a <em>kontrolafgift<\/em> of DKK 750. If the worst comes to the worst, play stupid and pretend you don’t understand the rules.<\/p>\n<h2>Or just … don\u2019t check out at all<\/h2>\n<p>An anonymous source hinted to the University Post that you could make your journey across the country that would cost a fraction of what it normally would.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bbYou can take the train to, for instance, Aarhus and just forget to check out, so that you are only charged the \u2018stupidity fine\u2019 of DKK 50 (today it is only DKK 25, red.),\u00ab said the anonymous source.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"Quote","quote":"You can take the train to Aarhus and just forget to check out, so that you are only charged the \u2018stupidity fine\u2019 ","quotee":"Anonymous source","style":"extended"},{"acf_fc_layout":"Content","content":"<p>The stupidity fines (or <em>dummeb\u00f8der<\/em>) exist so that travelers who forget to check out don\u2019t get a free ride, but the fine instead, regardless of where they got on and off. Due to excessive complaining, the fine was actually <a href=\"http:\/\/ekstrabladet.dk\/nyheder\/samfund\/rejsekort-dummeboeder-halveres\/5364776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> halved from 50 to 25 kroner<\/a> as of 20 January 2015, which would make the above trick even better.<\/p>\n<p>But be warned: the card is revoked the third time you forget to check out in a 12 month time period, so it might not be worth the risk. If you forget to check out three times within 12 months, and the company warns you twice by letter or e-mail it can ‘register you in their customer database’ (presumably as a bad customer!).<\/p>\n<h2>Alternatives to Rejsekort<\/h2>\n<p>If you have guests visiting or refuse in principle to buy a Rejsekort, there are still a couple of other options.<\/p>\n<p>Individual tickets can still be purchased on buses (cash only), in metro and train stations or on your phone using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsb.dk\/find-produkter-og-services\/dsb-app\/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiuqwjLuz6wIVR-myCh0YEA6BEAAYASAAEgKJ__D_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DSB app<\/a> or via a text message, but they tend to be more expensive than if purchased with a rejsekort.<\/p>\n<p>Tourists can purchase a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsb.dk\/find-produkter-og-services\/citypass-hovedstadsomradet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> CityPass<\/a>, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsb.dk\/find-produkter-og-services\/copenhagen-card-til-hovedstadsomradet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copenhagen Card<\/a> with access to over 60 sights and unlimited public transportation for up to 120 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can purchase a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rejsekort.dk\/da\/bestil\/rejsekort-flex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> FlexCard<\/a> for 7 days or 30 days. The greatest benefit of this card is that it is not a personal card and can in fact be shared between multiple people (although not on the same trip, obviously).<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of Rejsekort. Yes, there are some!<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the complaints, the confusion, and the stupidity fines, there are, apparently, Rejsekort fans out there. They point out that it\u2019s flexible, convenient, great for groups as you can check in multiple people, gives you off-peak discounts, environmentally friendly, allows you to see your journey history. Some users think it is a step in the right direction.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Although it isn\u2019t perfect yet, I definitely think that the rejsekort is the future<\/p>\n<p class=\"quotee\">Ralph M\u00f8ller Trane, student<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In an interview with University Post, University of Copenhagen graduate student Ralph M\u00f8ller Trane is willing to go on the record with his view of the Rejsekort. He claims to have no affiliation with the Rejsekort company.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bbThere will always be people who don\u2019t like change and therefore complain about the new system (the Rejsekort was new in 2015, where the article was originally published, red.), and although it isn\u2019t perfect yet, I definitely think that the rejsekort is the future. It gives you the benefit of not worrying about how many clips you have left on your klippekort or how many zones you need for your journey,\u00ab Ralph M\u00f8ller Trane says.<\/p>\n<p>So off you go then. Have a good trip!<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"Newsletter","lang_select":"en","identifier":"Newsletter","headline":"Get a weekly newsletter","button_text":"Sign up here","class":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"ArticleEnd"},{"acf_fc_layout":"OtherStories","headline":"Read more","hand_picked_posts":true,"references":[{"reference":{"ID":54782,"post_author":"14","post_date":"2017-09-12 10:02:04","post_date_gmt":"2017-09-12 08:02:04","post_content":"<h2>1. Save up<\/h2>\r\nIt costs money to begin at university. Between all the trips to IKEA, the books, and the travel cards for commuting, starting to study can end up being expensive, so it's smart to save up a bit before you take off. There are also expenses for social activities such as introduction week, which you can easily forget on the go \u2013 and all the beers you are going to drink at the Friday bar don\u2019t pay for themselves.\r\n<h2>2. Learn the lingo<\/h2>\r\nOn campus you will hear many new and strange expressions \u2013 they are a part of the particular language code that is used on campus. The UCPH language is a distinctive \u00a0[secrettext face=\"sociolect\" text=\"variant of a language used by members of a specific social group - a kind of group language\"]\u00a0filled with absurd abbreviations and very long words that it takes time to learn. Do yourself a favour and read up on some of the university's lingo before starting studies so you can easier follow the conversation and laugh at the right time. We have done some of the work for you on Danish university-related terminology. Find our (Danish) guide to uni-lingo<a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/uni-lingo-din-ordbog-til-koebenhavns-universitet\/\"> here<\/a>.\r\n<h2>3. Make friends<\/h2>\r\nEven though there are many things you have to keep track of, make a point of showing up at social events and Friday bars on your new study programme \u2013 even if you don\u2019t feel in a festive mood. You can just drink a tonic without the gin, the important thing is that you spend time with your new classmates and make an effort to get to know them. This community may carry you through the really tough, troubled times of your programme of study \u2013 like having to study for a new exam in methodology.\r\n<h2>4. Have hobbies<\/h2>\r\nExtra-curricular activities can give you back the energy for your daily life. It can be anything from embroidery, to a trip to the practice room, the gym or football pitch, and this will give you significantly less of a bad conscience than a Netflix marathon, and it will make your studies easier. Not everything in your life needs to be about your new study programme, and it's both healthy and nice to take a break and clear your head.\r\n<h2>5. Relax<\/h2>\r\nRemember to \u2018check out\u2019 every now and again, and take a break. Thousands of things happen at the start of your studies, and it's not easy to be both social with your new reading group, and keep up old friendships, while at the same time being a good student and reading up on your entire syllabus. Give yourself breaks and breathers along the way - it's okay. Nobody can do everything all the time \u2013 even if it looks that way on Instagram. It is, seriously, not good to end up as a stress statistic.\r\n<h2>6. Be social<\/h2>\r\nIt might be a good idea to sign up for the Friday bar committee, the book club or any other campus associations. You learn to know the university in a completely different way when you commit to more than just reading the curriculum. It's also a great opportunity to get to know people from other student cohorts and study programmes \u2013 something that might otherwise be difficult.\r\n<h2>7. Study the right way<\/h2>\r\nNow there is no right or wrong way to study. But you could easily be led to imagine that other students sit in the reading room until late into the night while they are at the same time engaged in all the different clubs and\u00a0 associations of their programme, and that this must be the right way to be a university student. It is not. There are as many ways of being a student as there are students. We all tackle uni-life differently and have different priorities and preferences \u2013 and this is perfectly normal!\r\n<h2>8. Drop the grades race<\/h2>\r\nGrades in high school and at university are not the same. Your grades at university do not have the same implications, and you are also assessed on a completely different skills set. So you don\u2019t have to worry about falling down the scale \u2013 most of us do. As long as you try to understand the material, things usually go well. In 2 years\u2019 time (or in 2 months\u2019 time) no one, including yourself, will remember, or care, about whether you got a \u201812\u2019 or a \u20184\u2019 in the first year's exam in science theory.\r\n<h2>9. Use the re-examinations<\/h2>\r\nAt university you usually have three attempts to pass an exam, and there is absolutely no shame in doing a re-examination. You can use the opportunity to redo an exam if you don\u2019t have the opportunity to prepare yourself properly or if you have many exams on top of each other. Re-examination can be a planning tool that reduces the pressure during the exam period. It can give you more peace of mind and can be an opportunity for you to prepare better.\r\n<h2>10. Make demands<\/h2>\r\nYou study at university for your own sake, and so it is legitimate for you to make demands on your fellow students and instructors. You have the right to question \u2013 or complain about \u2013 the decisions of the university, faculty or the decisions of your instructor. Every fifth exam complaint ends up being ruled in favour of the student, so even though it may seem time consuming or bureaucratic, it is not useless. Many of the guidance staff are students themselves and they are there for your sake, so do not hesitate to go to them if you need some advice.\n<!-- end of module 1 -->\n","post_title":"10 things I should have known before I started university","post_excerpt":"Go to re-examination, forget about your grades, and make demands. At the university, there are many new things to deal with, and one is easily overwhelmed. Here, an experienced student tells what she wishes she had known, when she was on the threshold of student life.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"10-things-i-should-have-known-before-i-started-university","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/uni-lingo-din-ordbog-til-koebenhavns-universitet\/","post_modified":"2019-07-17 11:04:19","post_modified_gmt":"2019-07-17 09:04:19","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/10-ting-jeg-gerne-ville-have-vidst-inden-jeg-begyndte-paa-universitetet\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}},{"reference":{"ID":72623,"post_author":"54","post_date":"2018-08-17 09:15:41","post_date_gmt":"2018-08-17 07:15:41","post_content":"<em>This article was first published 17 August 2018. It has been updated 21 June 2019. KU has since renewed the design in 2022.\u00a0<\/em>\r\n\r\nYou might be familiar with online Danish citizen services such as borger.dk and NemID - and you did manage to apply for university online, after all. But greater IT challenges lie ahead.\r\n<blockquote>Most students agree that the intranet of the University of Copenhagen is tougher to get your head around than complex scientific theory<\/blockquote>\r\nKunet.dk is your new intranet hub where you can access all the necessary information related to your studies over your career as a student. #Easy you might think. You are a digital native, a keyboard-trained millenial, and used to hunting for information and navigating websites.\r\n\r\nBut, dear millenial of the internet generation, it is now time to level up.\r\n\r\nMost students agree that the University of Copenhagen intranet is tougher to get your head around than complex scientific theory. With more than 2TB of data (corresponding to 20 million A4 sides) the intranet is a convoluted mess of information.\r\n\r\nChallenge accepted? Well, there is no way around it anyway.\r\n<h3>The home page - stay updated<\/h3>\r\nThis is the gateway to almost every portal you will use on a daily basis. It is a good idea to stay updated every day.\r\n\r\nOn the home page you will find important messages which are both relevant to your studies and faculty and those targeting the entire university. As you progress along in your studies, it could prove quite catastrophic to miss one of these messages, as they could be related to enrollment deadlines for classes or exams.\r\n\r\nThe home page is also where you will find posts about student events and important and not-so-important news.\r\n<h3>KUmail \u2013 information in your inbox<\/h3>\r\nYour KUmail is one of the most important communication tools during your studies and you can easily access it from the home page. With an aesthetic that looks like it was inspired by the early days of email, you use this tool to communicate with student administration and professors. All official emails from the university will be sent to your KUmail.\r\n\r\nThe three letters and three numbers that form your email address will also become your university identity - this <em>swedish<\/em> <em>number plate, <\/em>which it is also called unofficially<em>,<\/em>\u00a0will follow you until the end of your master\u2019s. So learn it off by heart straight away.\r\n\r\nCheck your mail often, as people often forget to do that between work emails and personal emails. Alternatively, you could set it up on your smartphone and get copies sent to your private email address. These guides can be found on KUnet - type 'KUmail' into the search field.\r\n<h3>Search box - navigate your way through the site<\/h3>\r\nKUnet is packed with information, making it tough to work out what info lies under which heading. That\u2019s where the search box comes in handy.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re completely lost, it could also help to jump over to Google in order to find the result. Sometimes the information you\u2019re looking for isn\u2019t on KUnet at all but on the university\u2019s website, ku.dk or ku.dk\/english. Remember: you can\u2019t \u2018google\u2019 information from KUnet.\r\n<h3>Timetable - keep up with changes<\/h3>\r\nThe University of Copenhagen has made it easy for you.\r\n\r\nWith a few clicks, you can download your personal timetable to your smartphone calendar. Tutorials and lectures are directly plotted in between your coffee dates and football matches, and it will also add the location and professor names.\r\n\r\nIf there are changes to the timetable, it will also be adjusted on your smartphone. Now there is no excuse for missing a rescheduled lecture. The timetable can also be found in the new app on KUnet\u2019s home page.\n<!-- end of module 1 -->\n<h3>Absalon - your online classroom<\/h3>\r\nAbsalon is the digital platform for your different subjects. With an intuitive design, this is where you will find course material, syllabuses, information about your courses - and you can communicate with teaching staff and students.\r\n\r\nYou will end up using Absalon a lot over the course of your studies, when you are studying at home or if you need to check up on missed lectures. All professors use the portal in a different way, some use it more than others, which can be confusing, but you will figure it out.\r\n\r\nIf you are extra curious, you can check out your Absalon groups already. Study plans and overviews may already be uploaded by your professors.\r\n<h3>Your study information page is essential<\/h3>\r\nYour 'study information' page is your guide to your upcoming study life. This is where you will find all the information about your program and the future possibilities and choices that are related to your studies. You can access it via 'my portals' and under the name of your program.\r\n\r\nThis is where you will find information about exchange places, electives and internships. This is also where you can access information about career guidance, criteria for your bachelor thesis and many deadlines and procedures and perhaps most importantly of all, the contact information of all relevant entities at the University of Copenhagen.\r\n<h3>Self-service - results and enrollment<\/h3>\r\nYou\u2019ll first become familiar with self-service when ordering your student card. Get it done fast, so you can get discounts - and enter campus after closing hours.\r\n<blockquote>The new app condenses many of the digital platforms into one handy mobile version<\/blockquote>\r\nHowever self-service also contains a lot of other important elements. This is where, with shaky fingers, you click your way to your first exam results. Just click on 'Enrolment, courses & exams' and your grades will appear under 'Grade results'.\r\n\r\nIt is also where you find all the information that is registered about you by the University of Copenhagen, and also where you enroll and unenroll from courses, projects and exams. But don\u2019t get confused by that - during your bachelor you are automatically allocated courses and exams.\r\n<h3>Digital exam - this is where you submit<\/h3>\r\nAfter you\u2019ve slogged through the workload and put the final full stop down on your written exam, you submit it via digital exam. It is fast and easy, but don\u2019t wait until the last minute - imagine if the wifi cuts out or there are technical issues and you don\u2019t submit in time.\r\n<h3>The printer - the eternal struggle<\/h3>\r\nYou might wind up with an old-school professor who prefers to mark your assignments and exams by hand. This is why you need to be on top of your game with the printer - and that is easier said than done.\r\n\r\nDon\u2019t wait until the last minute - KUnet\u2019s guides for hooking up the printer to your computer are long and complicated. Give yourself some time and drink a cup of coffee before testing your patience.\r\n\r\nAt South Campus there is a new system, where you can print online (webprint.ku.dk) and your computer doesn't have to be set up to print. It's clever but also confusing as new ways often are.\r\n\r\nOr, if you really struggle with technical stuff, take a shortcut and head over to IT support. They\u2019ll know what to do.\r\n<h3>MyUCPH app<\/h3>\r\nKUnet\u2019s latest update is made for smartphones, but you can also download the official, internationally titled 'My UCPH' app which condenses many of the digital platforms into one handy mobile version, including your personal timetable, information about libraries and a lot of other content. You can find the app in <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=dk.ku.myucph&hl=en\">Google Play<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/dk\/app\/myucph\/id897989924\">App Store<\/a>.\r\n<h3>Ready to go?<\/h3>\r\nPerhaps this guide has helped you, or maybe you are just more confused. But get a head start and click on 'studiestart' under your study information page (which unfortunately seems to be all in Danish) This is where you can access good advice on whatever you need - from the digital and social to the academic.\r\n\r\nGood luck!\n<!-- end of module 2 -->\n","post_title":"How to not be defeated by University of Copenhagen's intranet, KU-net","post_excerpt":"The University of Copenhagen intranet can be tougher to get your head around than even the most complicated scientific theory. Here is a guide for new students who may want some shortcut tips.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"guide-how-to-kunet","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-08-04 14:23:09","post_modified_gmt":"2022-08-04 12:23:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/guide-how-to-kunet\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}},{"reference":{"ID":6619,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2019-06-19 08:36:16","post_date_gmt":"2019-06-19 06:36:16","post_content":"<em>This article was first published in 2015. It has been updated 29 June 2019.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"dropcap\">L<\/span>eave Copenhagen with no regrets. This is what it is all about.\r\n\r\nSo we asked Danish and international students at the University of Copenhagen to contribute to this, the ultimate bucket list of must-have experiences in Copenhagen!\r\n<h3>1. Buy a bike<\/h3>\r\nThe city\u2019s hidden caf\u00e9s, perfect picnic spots and other treasures can be best found on two wheels. Not only is it the most common form of transportation, but it is also the cheapest and often the fastest way to get around. Bikes can be purchased in bike shops across the city, police auctions or in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/679190302108427\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook group 'Buy a Bike Copenhagen'.<\/a>\r\n<h3>2. Attend the Stella Polaris Music Festival<\/h3>\r\nAt the end of July and beginning of August, thousands of music fans flock to these free concerts throughout Denmark that host both up-and-coming and established artists. Purchasing beer and cider at the event helps support the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stella-polaris.dk\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> free event<\/a>, but many also bring their own beverages.\r\n<h3>3. Stay out past sunrise<\/h3>\r\nTake advantage of the long, Nordic summer sun and end the evening with a kebab (or falafel): a staple in student drinking culture.\r\n<h3>4. Visit the markets in Copenhagen<\/h3>\r\nThe food market at <em>Israel Plads<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/torvehallernekbh.dk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Torvehallerne <\/a>, can be visited throughout the year, and flea markets (called <em>loppemarkeder<\/em> in Danish) are open during the summer months. <a href=\"https:\/\/studenterhuset.com\/en\/store\/fleamarket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Studenterhuset <\/a>regularly houses an indoor student market.\n<!-- end of module 1 -->\n<h3>5. Attend the matriculation ceremony<\/h3>\r\nIt\u2019s a great opportunity to begin the academic year by meeting other students and university staff over free drinks and food. <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/pictures-from-the-matriculation-ceremony-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> See the University Post's photo series from the 2018 matriculation <\/a>.\r\n<h3>6. Attend your department\u2019s introduction trip or <em>rustur<\/em><\/h3>\r\nThe trip often takes place the weekend before your classes start as a way to bond with other new students in your field. But beware: the trips are <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/rituals-for-new-students-involved-profanity-sexism-degradation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> notorious <\/a> for non-stop drinking and occasional hazing.\r\n<h3>7. Live in a student dormitory or shared apartment for at least one semester<\/h3>\r\nHaving other students around provides you with a wider social network and the opportunity for unexpected friendships. See the University Post's series <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/tag\/dorms-disclosed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Dorms Disclosed <\/a> to help you find which dorm might suit you best.\n<!-- end of module 2 -->\n<h3>8. Participate in a sports team<\/h3>\r\nThe student sports association <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usg.dk\/signup\/emne\/\">KSI<\/a> offers everything from climbing and kayaking, to yoga and burlesque or handball and water polo.\r\n<h3>9. Sign up for a class that has nothing to do with your study area<\/h3>\r\nAt a university that offers classes about topics ranging from beer brewing to terrorism, you can't afford not to.\r\n<h3>10. Skip your 8 am class at least once and still manage to get a good grade<\/h3>\r\nSometimes more important things, like concerts, midnight movies, or unexpected nights out, require your attention instead.\r\n<h3>11. Take a foreign language course<\/h3>\r\nIf you\u2019re an international student, learning a bit of Danish will give you a more enriched and easier experience living in Denmark. If you're a Danish student, you should take advantage of the many language opportunities. For example, through <em><a href=\"http:\/\/aabentuniversitet.hum.ku.dk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> \u00c5bent Universitet <\/a><\/em> and brush up on your Spanish or Arabic to make you a more competitive hire and a savvy traveler.\r\n<h3>12. Go dumpster diving<\/h3>\r\nA student budget can often use a little boost, and with people finding everything from olives to marzipan, to blueberries, it wouldn\u2019t hurt to save a couple kroner and try it out. Join this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/591326754289085\/?fref=mentions&__xts__[0]=68.ARA88q5FwSiOisEfTsiSx96hT9_8k50SzLuBsboL9mwvNK7OvY_cvVs-D6cm2HI2UkEbZ4ECYDhsEnDPu4mLndFRH6eCGV_6drjEQIm6HOGKArIAPv4S0ijDnMsQQbxNzbxVCetDvow1WFdsyd6F5YA1eKGUkvouD10khmDnXkGtEAE3oFBH9-vaqhopMmaCe0PrqPwdRxTDOBCwxEUzxuHGURkzpm0ue7uBGla9MukmvRqTLIA4zPTcqCyakr2q5PD2HKo5V_ftT4tw6FgLW0HctiBWiQJLBGWP3SzYIK2jmMRx_fOArrADCuPgN9xGuaMrZZac5X1fdIgopdMhS4-5Og&__tn__=K-R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> facebook group <\/a>. But don\u2019t forget about <a href=\"http:\/\/universitypost.dk\/article\/night-patrol-dumpster-diving-food-copenhagen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> proper dumpster diving etiquette <\/a>.\n<!-- end of module 3 -->\n<h3>13. Get a student job<\/h3>\r\nEven students on non-EU visas can work up to 15 hours a week, so find something to supplement your income. If you enjoy writing, you could even apply to the University Post or our Danish counterpart, <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uniavisen.dk\">Uniavisen<\/a>.<\/em>\r\n<h3>14. Experience Culture Night<\/h3>\r\nPeople can, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kulturnatten.dk\/en\/culture-night\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> for one night a year <\/a>, take part in cultural events from watching a drag show to checking out the university's normally closed-off laboratories, as well as gaining access into many of the city\u2019s museums for free.\r\n<h3>15. Watch a movie (or two) at Copenhagen Dox<\/h3>\r\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/cphdox.dk\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> documentary festival <\/a> shows documentaries from all over the world and made on an endless number of subjects, so you\u2019re bound to find something you enjoy. If you don\u2019t have the time or money and are lucky, they will show some of the movies for free online at the end of the series.\r\n<h3>16. Spend all day at a caf\u00e9<\/h3>\r\nStudying, reading, catching up with a friend, anything.\n<!-- end of module 4 -->\n<h3>17. Get out of Copenhagen<\/h3>\r\nExchange students need to remember that Denmark isn\u2019t just Copenhagen, and Danes need to remember there are beautiful places between their parents' home and school. For a smaller commitment: a day trip to <a href=\"http:\/\/J\u00e6gersborg_Dyrehavehttps:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/\"><em>Dyrehaven<\/em> (the deer park)<\/a> or <em>Roskilde<\/em>. For the ambitious: <em>Skagen, Bornholm<\/em>, or <em>M\u00f8ns Klint<\/em>.\r\n<h3>18. Check out the view from the Church of our Saviour (Vor Frelsers Kirke)<\/h3>\r\nThis <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vorfrelserskirke.dk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> church in Christianshavn <\/a> offers an unbeatable view of the city on a sunny day.\r\n<h3>19. Watch a football game at Parken<\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.teliaparken.dk\/kalender\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Denmark's largest stadium <\/a> which is just around the corner for many students at the University of Copenhagen's North Campus. Even if you\u2019re not a sports fan, you can still enjoy the beer, hotdogs, crowd, and, likely, even some fireworks.\r\n<h3>20. Volunteer<\/h3>\r\nVolunteering is a great opportunity to meet other people with similar interests and values. Some examples throughout the city are volunteering with asylum seekers, supporting local, organic farms in Copenhagen, or being a barista or bartender. Try <a href=\"http:\/\/trampolinehouse.dk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Trampoline House <\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/kbhff.dk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Copenhagen's Food Co-operative <\/a>, or at <em><a href=\"http:\/\/studenterhuset.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Studenterhuset <\/a><\/em>.\n<!-- end of module 5 -->\n<h3>21. Take part in a student protest or cause<\/h3>\r\nStudents are traditionally loud voices in protests, whether it be for animal rights, anti-racism or against education cuts, so join the cause and make your opinion heard. A few years ago for example, tens of thousands of <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/30000-protested-against-danish-cuts-to-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">students protested cuts to education<\/a>.\r\n<h3>22. Walk in the botanical gardens<\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/botanik.snm.ku.dk\/english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> The gardens <\/a> are open for a large part of the year, and while you\u2019re\u00a0sitting at the Social Science Library stressing out about finals, a quick walk in the calm, beautiful nature right in the city centre can be a great stress reliever.\r\n<h3>23. Study in the Royal Library<\/h3>\r\nNot only is the exercise to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kb.dk\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> the library <\/a> good for you, but the Royal Library (<em>Det Kongelige Bibliotek<\/em>) is a study haven. With a caf\u00e9, public computers, room for groups and a silent, beautiful study room with antique green lamps and blankets, you'll be inspired to come back and finish that paper.\n<!-- end of module 6 -->\n<h3>24. Take advantage of half off drink nights<\/h3>\r\nBuying a delicious whiskey sour or a cucumber ginger collins is that much easier when they are the same price as a beer.\r\n<h3>25. Attend a lecture at the university<\/h3>\r\nWhether you want to listen to a <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/ex-nato-boss-and-danish-pm-anders-fogh-rasmussen-to-speak-at-ucph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> former Prime Minister <\/a> speak or hear about the <a href=\"http:\/\/universitypost.dk\/article\/erotic-capital-danish-women-losing-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> power of sexuality, <\/a> the university hosts hundreds of talks a year. If you're lucky, you may even find an advisor or inspiration for your thesis.\r\n<h3>26. Host or attend a Tour de Chambre Party<\/h3>\r\nDespite the French name, Tour de Chambre parties are extremely popular among Danish students, so begin planning the theme and drink for your room now.\r\n<h3>27. Go to Christiania<\/h3>\r\nAn autonomous largely self-sustaining community constructed in an abandoned military barracks, Christiania is a huge cultural hub in the city. They have free concerts, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scienceandcocktails.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">science and cocktails<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.morgenstedet.dk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a tasty vegetarian restaurant<\/a>, and a beautiful waterfront.\n<!-- end of module 7 -->\n<h3>28. Attend Friday bar<\/h3>\r\nEach campus hosts a Friday bar with different perks. Here is the <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/the-great-ucph-friday-bar-guide\/\">great University of Copenhagen Friday Bar guide.<\/a>\r\n<h3>29. Visit Tivoli<\/h3>\r\nIt\u2019s a given, as one of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tivoli.dk\/en\/program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> most popular attractions in the city-centre <\/a>, but remember to go before it closes, as <em>Tivoli<\/em> is only open summer, Christmas, and Halloween. The University Post recommends either the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fredagsrock.dk\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> friday night concerts <\/a> or the Christmas themed Tivoli, full of <em>gl\u00f8gg<\/em> and <em>\u00e6bleskiver<\/em>.\r\n<h3>30. Experience a Danish <em>julefrokost<\/em><\/h3>\r\nFor the internationals that have never experienced one, they have very specific food and customs, like eating herring and rye bread, and drinking lots and lots of snaps. Be sure to also play a round or two of <em>pakkeleg<\/em>!\r\n<h3>31. Pull an all-nighter finishing a project or term paper<\/h3>\r\n24-hour access to libraries during exam periods ensures that you wont fall asleep on your computer as easily. Some libraries at the University of Copenhagen have access 24\/7 with a library card.\n<!-- end of module 8 -->\n<h3>32. Experience a Copenhagen New Year<\/h3>\r\nWith easy accessibility to fireworks and champagne, the night can get a little bit crazy, but the views are amazing. The University Post recommends standing near the lakes, near <em>Dronning Louise's Bro<\/em> as it offers a 365-degree view of the city's fireworks. Remember your protective goggles!\r\n<h3>33. Celebrate Fastelavn<\/h3>\r\nThis, a Danish festival mostly for kids, but more and more for grown ups too, lets you get dressed up in weird costumes, bash a barrel with a bat, and eat candy.\r\n<h3>34. Take advantage of the Copenhagen music scene<\/h3>\r\nWhile the city attracts world-renowned artists, it's also a great opportunity to learn about popular Danish artists such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=M5uIVBxWZVU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> M\u00f8<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OqGBJRKcvFM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Rasmus Seebach<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OY9eTihrKM0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Nephew<\/a>. Popular venues include <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livenation.dk\/venue\/4638\/falconer-salen-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> Falconer Salen<\/em> <\/a> and <em><a href=\"http:\/\/vega.dk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Vega <\/a><\/em>.\r\n<h3>35. Take advantage of small Danish holidays, especially in the spring<\/h3>\r\nIs it Saint Martin\u2019s Day (<em>Mortensaften<\/em>)? Have some duck or goose. Great Prayer Day (<em>Store Bededag<\/em>)? Try some traditional Danish hvede buns. If it's a public holiday with no school, it may also be the perfect opportunity to take a day trip.\n<!-- end of module 9 -->\n<h3>36. Get published in the University Post<\/h3>\r\nHave a strong opinion about the university, student culture, or something else related? Did you take a great photo at a protest or social event? Submit your work and get yourself seen and heard.\r\n<h3>37. Visit the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art<\/h3>\r\nIt is well worth the 45-minute trip out to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.louisiana.dk\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> the museum<\/a>. Louisiana is secluded, surrounded by a garden, and overlooks the <em>\u00d8resund<\/em> straights. Leave enough time to see the exhibitions as well as a picnic outdoors or a meal in their deluxe cafeteria.\r\n<h3>38. Have a drink on Dronning Louises Bro<\/h3>\r\nIt's a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitcopenhagen.com\/copenhagen\/dronning-louises-bro-gdk699876\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> a bridge <\/a> crossing the lakes just north of the city-centre. Definitely go on the first sunny day of spring. You'll be far from the only person enjoying the sun and the atmosphere.\r\n<h3>39. Go to Distortion Festival<\/h3>\r\nThe city\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cphdistortion.dk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> biggest street party <\/a> takes place every June and is packed with people, crowded around parks and music stages. Best of all, it's free.\n<!-- end of module 10 -->\n<h3>40. Run around the lakes<\/h3>\r\nOr walk. As a <a href=\"http:\/\/da.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S%C3%B8erne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> popular destination <\/a> for many people, it's worth it to make the whole loop, which brings you along the edges of Vesterbro, Frederiksberg, N\u00f8rrebro, \u00d8sterbro and City Center, and reminds you to get out of the neighbourhoods you live and study in.\r\n<h3>41. Take a weekend trip to Stockholm or Berlin<\/h3>\r\nIt\u2019s easy to travel to these two European capitals on the cheap. Train tickets to Stockholm, if bought far enough in advance, can be as little as 300 DKK round trip. Roundtrip to Berlin is closer to 350 DKK. Both destinations are also frequented by budget airlines.\r\n<h3>42. Give yourself long-weekends<\/h3>\r\nWhen setting your university timetable, try to pick classes which will allow you to have Fridays and Mondays off, giving you the long-weekends you need to take trips to the above cities!\r\n<h3>43. Visit the Danish Parliament<\/h3>\r\nThe parliamentary building <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ft.dk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">is open for visitors <\/a> and the ambitious are welcome to come and listen to parliamentary discussions.\n<!-- end of module 11 -->\n<h3>44. Get on Tinder<\/h3>\r\nThe dating app has been a <a href=\"http:\/\/universitypost.dk\/article\/tinder-has-set-students-campus-dating-fire%20%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> a favourite among Copenhagen students <\/a> so checking out this social experiment, even just to browse, is worth the download.\r\n<h3>45. Attend Roskilde Music Festival<\/h3>\r\nA world-famous eight-day <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roskilde-festival.dk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> music festival <\/a> in the nearby city of Roskilde. While crowded, sticky tents pitched on beer-soaked fields and drunk people running around might not be everyone's cup of tea, it\u2019s an unforgettable and wonderful experience. At least consider a day pass to see artists such as the Rolling Stones or Pharrell Williams.\r\n<h3>46. Swim in the ocean<\/h3>\r\nOr even skinny dip if you dare. Yes, in the ocean that surrounds Copenhagen. Both Amager Strandpark and Bellevue Strand are worth the bike ride, but harbours throughout the city itself also provide quick and easy access to the water.\r\n<h3>47. Try a local brewery<\/h3>\r\nIt's easy to get sucked into the beers as pervasive as Carlsbergs and Tuborg, but also be sure to check out microbreweries in the city, like <a href=\"http:\/\/mikkeller.dk\/mikkeller-bar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Mikkeller <\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hancock.dk\/oel.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Hancock <\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.noerrebrobryghus.dk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> N\u00f8rrebro Bryghus <\/a> that serve more than just a standard pilsner.\n<!-- end of module 12 -->\n<h3>48. Participate in graduation<\/h3>\r\nThis varies from department to department, so whether that means a party for defending your thesis or a reception with fellow graduates, enjoy the company and free refreshments.\r\n<h3>49. Spend the summer in Copenhagen<\/h3>\r\nWith school out, you\u2019ll have more time to embrace the city for what it is and if you\u2019re lucky, good weather will mean more time to spend outside during those white summer nights.\r\n<h3>50. Study abroad<\/h3>\r\nUnfortunately the city and university can't offer everything, and getting away will make you appreciate all the amazing things they can actually offer.\r\n\r\nFinishing off all 50 of these certainly makes for a fully-packed UCPH student experience. How many of these can you check off your list? Are there any crucial must-do's that we missed? Comment below, or email and let us know!\r\n\r\n<em>Like us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UniversityPost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Facebook <\/a> for features, guides and tips on upcoming events.\u00a0<\/em>\n<!-- end of module 13 -->\n","post_title":"50 things to do before you leave Copenhagen","post_excerpt":"The University Post asked Danish and international students for their tips on unforgettable Copenhagen experiences. Check out this bucket list of their best recommendations.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"50-things-to-do-before-you-leave-copenhagen","to_ping":"","pinged":"http:\/\/studenterhuset.com\/en\/loppemarked\/\nhttp:\/\/www.guide-to-copenhagen.com\/to-do\/events\/christiania-and-free-summer-concerts-sunday-night\nhttps:\/\/studenterhuset.com\/en\/store\/fleamarket\/","post_modified":"2020-09-14 14:33:24","post_modified_gmt":"2020-09-14 12:33:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/?p=6619\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}},{"reference":{"ID":3319,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2016-06-01 09:39:47","post_date_gmt":"2016-06-01 07:39:47","post_content":"<span class=\"dropcap\">Y<\/span>ou probably already have a good impression of Copenhagen, but there's much more to Denmark than its capital city. This guide will introduce you to some of the most beautiful and iconic places in Denmark, and tell you how to get there in order to build and refresh your impression of Denmark as a country.\r\n\r\nAll transportation and pricing tips are from Copenhagen, except the last tip, which starts from Aalborg.\r\n<h2>1. Louisiana Museum of Modern Art<\/h2>\r\n<em>Address: Gammel Strandvej 13, 3050 Humleb\u00e6k.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.louisiana.dk\" target=\"blank\">Louisiana<\/a> is the most visited and one of the most famous modern art museums in Denmark. With a large range of collections, temporary exhibitions, live events and a killer landscape, it's a classic go-to favourite for a day off.\n<!-- end of module 1 -->\n<strong>Transportation & Budget<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe museum of modern art lies on the beautiful east coast of Denmark around 35 km north of Copenhagen. You can get here by taking the regional train from Copenhagen Central Station or N\u00f8rreport towards Helsing\u00f8r station. The train runs every 20 minutes and takes 45 minutes. Details:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>An entrance ticket to Louisiana costs DKK 110 for a student and DKK 125 for a regular adult. If you're lucky enough to be 27 or younger, we suggest getting a club card. It costs DKK 135 and will give you one year of free entrance and 10% discount on everything.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>If you don't have a rejsekort (and there are <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/rejsekort-how-to-use-the-puzzling-danish-travel-card\/\" target=\"blank\">unfortunately plenty of reasons not to<\/a>), the train ticket to Humleb\u00e6k costs DKK 92 one-way. We suggest getting a 24-hour ticket. It will set you back DKK 160 and can take you there and back, or anywhere you want within the east Zealand area.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Total cost: DKK 270<\/strong> (transport + entrance)\r\n<h2>2. Kronborg Castle - where 'Hamlet' took place<\/h2>\r\n<em>Address: Kronborg, 3000 Helsing\u00f8r<\/em>\r\n\r\nKronborg Castle is the fictitious location of the famous Shakespeare play <em>Hamlet<\/em>. Every summer there are live Shakespeare plays at the theatre called <em>Hamletscenen<\/em> at the castle. Previous Hamlet's here include Laurence Olivier, Derek Jacobi, and Jude Law.\n<!-- end of module 2 -->\n<strong>Transportation & Budget<\/strong>\r\n\r\nIt will take roughly an hour to get to Kronborg Castle from Copenhagen Central Station by regional train towards Helsing\u00f8r, 45 minutes on train and 20 minutes on foot, the exact same train you should take to Louisiana:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>It will cost the same for transportation if you buy the 24-hour ticket mentioned for your trip to Louisiana. Rejsekort is the second cheapest option.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The ticket for entering the castle June- August is DKK 135 kr for a student, and otherwise DKK 145.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Outside peak season, tickets are much cheaper, at DKK 85 for a student.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Total cost: DKK 295<\/strong>\u00a0(transport + entrance + play)\r\n<h2>3. Roskilde - Copenhagen's viking neighbour<\/h2>\r\nThere a many good reasons to go to Roskilde. The famous <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roskilde-festival.dk\/\" target=\"blank\">Roskilde Festival<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk\/en\/\" target=\"blank\">the Viking Ship Museum<\/a>, and the world heritage site <a href=\"https:\/\/roskildedomkirke.dk\/english\/\">Roskilde Cathedral<\/a>. Because it is so close to Copenhagen, it is a perfect destination for you to take a day off during one of your weekends in Denmark.\n<!-- end of module 3 -->\n<strong>Transportation & Budget<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>It takes around 25 minutes to get to Roskilde by train from Copenhagen Central Station and it departs quite often. The train ticket costs DKK 84 one-way, but is much cheaper using Rejsekort or, once more, a 24-hour-pass.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Viking Ship Museum ticket costs between DKK 90 and 110 for students depending on the time of the year.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Total cost: DKK 160<\/strong> (transport only)\r\n<h2>4. Aarhus + ARoS Art Museum<\/h2>\r\n<em>Address: Aros All\u00e9 2, 8000 Aarhus<\/em>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/en.aros.dk\/visit-aros\" target=\"blank\">ARoS museum<\/a> is located in the city of Aarhus, which was recently rated as the second best destination in Europe by the Lonely Planet. Aarhus is quite a relaxing place - a good place for a day off. When in Aarhus, visiting ARoS museum is a must! Don\u2019t forget to try the famous rainbow panorama at the top.\n<!-- end of module 4 -->\n<strong>Transportation & Budget<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe journey from Copenhagen to Aarhus takes 3.3 hours by train and around 4 hours by bus (and 40 minutes by plane if you're made of money).\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>A train ticket costs between DKK 89 and DKK 200, depending on when you book and whether or not you have a DSB Ungdomsbillet for the under-25s and students. We recommend taking the bus which only costs DKK 100 if you take it during off-peak hours. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kombardoexpressen.dk\/\" target=\"blank\">get bus tickets here<\/a> but there are other bus options also.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Spending a night in Aarhus costs approximately DKK 200 using Airbnb.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A ticket to the ARoS museum costs DKK 100 if you are under 30 or a student, DKK 130 if not, and free if you are under 18 years old.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Total cost: DKK 700<\/strong>\u00a0(transport + museum + accommodation for two nights)\r\n<h2>5. Anholt - the island in the middle of Kattegat<\/h2>\r\nThis is a somewhat out of the ordinary destination. Anholt is located in the middle of the Kattegat sea. The landscape is very unique with the sparse vegetation of its desert covering 80 per cent of the island. There are also various activities during the whole summer, such as music festivals, outdoor yoga sessions, and a local football tournament.\n<!-- end of module 5 -->\n<strong>Transportation & Budget<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTo get to Anholt you need to take a bus to Grenaa which takes around 4 hours and a ferry that takes another 3 hours. Options for overnight stay include camping sites, AirBnB, and vacation home rental - this last option can be an amazing experience if you go as a large group.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>A return trip from Copenhagen to Grenaa with bus costs DKK 200 each way. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flixbus.dk\/?_sp=3ecfd42b-f77b-441c-a457-8f74a3a1f094.1561372328210&atb_pdid=bfc58513-fe87-4083-b405-2a0aa0d59359&_ga=2.28072828.1398223588.1561372198-1768953412.1561372198&wt_eid=2156137219767289606&wt_t=1561372328266\" target=\"blank\">get tickets here.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>A return trip to Grenaa with ferry costs DKK 370 during peak season. Only DKK 140 off season. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anholtfergen.dk\/priser\/\" target=\"blank\">get information and book tickets here.<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Total transport costs: DKK 570<\/strong> (accommodation prices vary)\r\n<h2>6. Jomfru Ane Gade - one of the most famous bar streets<\/h2>\r\n<em>Address: Jomfru Ane Gade, 9000 Aalborg<\/em>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitaalborg.com\/ln-int\/aalborg\/tourist\" target=\"blank\">Jomfru Ane Gade<\/a> is located in Aalborg, the fourth largest city in Denmark, built right by Limfjorden. Limfjord is technically a fjord, but looks more like a river than pictures you'll have seen of Norwegian fjords. Right in the heart of this laid-back city lies the most famous bar street in Denmark, Jomfru Ane Gade. With countless bars and nightclubs, the street is sleepless at night. Friday nights are particularly good!\n<!-- end of module 6 -->\n<strong>Transportation & Budget<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTo get to Aalborg by public transport, you have three options - by air, by train and by bus. Flying to Aalborg takes about 1.5 hours, around 5 hours by train and around 6 hours by bus.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>It costs around DKK 500 to get to Aalborg by air, between DKK 89 and DKK 250 by train (depending on how far in advance you book, and whether or not you have a DSB Ungdomsbillet).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>This would not be a one-day trip, hence you will also need to spend on a place to stay. Places go from around DKK 200 per night on AirBnB.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Total cost: DKK 650<\/strong> (transport + accommodation)\r\n<h2>7. Grenen - Denmark ends here<\/h2>\r\nNow that you have visited Aalborg, there is absolutely no reason not to take a detour to Grenen. Grenen, which literally translates to 'the branch' is the northern most point in Denmark. It is located close to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skagen-tourist.dk\/ln-int\/north-jutland\/welcome-skagen\" target=\"blank\">Skagen, a beautiful town<\/a>. As a traditional summer destination, Skagen has the perfect mix of both historical and cultural elements, and beautiful landscapes. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skagensmuseum.dk\/en\/frontpage\/\" target=\"blank\">Skagen Museum<\/a> features the works of famous Skagen-painters from the late 1800s. Although you can\u2019t look over to Norway or Sweden at Grenen, it feels special to know that there are two other countries right across the sea.\n<!-- end of module 7 -->\n<strong>Transportation & Budget<\/strong>\r\nIn order to get from Aalborg to Skagen, you take the train to Frederikshavn Station, then change to a local train (run by a different company which requires a different ticket). It will take you around 2 hours from Aalborg to Skagen.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Though you can rent places in Skagen, the cheapest option is to return to Aalborg and stay there.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A ticket to Skagen Museum costs DKK 110.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Total cost: Approx. DKK 400<\/strong>\u00a0(if you go from and stay in Aalborg)\r\n\r\n<em>Have any other suggestions? Share your ideas in the comment field below!<\/em>\n<!-- end of module 8 -->\n","post_title":"7 places to see outside Copenhagen","post_excerpt":"Living in Copenhagen has its perks, but there is much more to Denmark than its capital. 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