Bogdan: “There are a few things that I would change if I would be an international student again. First, learn Danish by all means. Go to school, listen to the radio, read kids books, volunteer, or any other idea that you think it helps. After I graduated, I went to a company in Ikast that was looking for engineers. I had a short talk with a manager and he told me that if I can talk with the workers in the factory, he will give me a contract. Unfortunately, I couldn’t speak Danish at a level that would allow me to do the job. Second, participate at more events.”
Iusef: “ As Bogdan said, learning the language and the local culture is crucial for Denmark, and everywhere else in the world. Well, for me, sadly, this is still a work-in-progress. What would I have done better? More pre-arrival research about the local companies. I would have used the resources that the university offers more, from job counselling to the connections that teachers and administrative staff have, and I would have found a MENTOR! Especially at the beginning.”