Today just a very spontaneous video post that I have prepared together with my good, danish friend - Julie. For sure you recognize her from my previous post and video note on the danish study trips. If not click here to see it;)
Its a short video where you can learn basics in danish. We had a hyggeligt evening in, where we wanted to film something for you! (Danish Hygge post) .. Hope you will like it! :)
Let us know if you want more of these, so we can continue that series:) Also, if you have any question about danish culture or anything, just ask in the comments! I know Julie would be very happy to make another video! Trust me! :)))
If you are more interested here is another post I made on a danish language where you can read other students experience with that:)
Always use hashtags on the right where you can find the words you are specifically searching for! :) Maybe the post you are looking for is already there:)
After talking to some students here in Aalborg, I noticed that some of them, did not know of existance of rejsekort. That is why I decided to inform you all about that.
What is it, for who and how much does it cost?
Rejsekort - Travelling card, is a card you can use when travelling in Denmark. The tickets are much cheaper than usual - the normal ticket in a bus costs 20kr, and with your travelling card you pay only 9 or 12 - depending where you are and how much you travel. You can have your rejsekort totally for free, however you need to pay an activation amount, can be 50 or 100kr , which you can later on use on your travelling. So if you are a student here and you know, there won't be classes in the uni every day, there is no point to buy a monthly ticket - because this alternative could be much cheaper.
The only thing that you need is your CPR number and danish account number so you can load up your card every time you need it. You can order it online (over here) and it will come to you within 1 week :)
If you are a tourist, you can also have it,then its called anonymous, but you need to pay for it 80kr.
When visiting other cities..
The great thing about it, is that you can use this card travelling in Aalborg and when you are lets say fly to Copenhagen, you can also use this card over there - from the airport to the centrum. For me its very convenient! I am lazy, and don't like buying a ticket every time I travel in another city, especially when its metro in Copenhagen and you don't quite have a time to buy a ticket, because the metro is going away in a half of minute.. :)
When travelling between the cities..
When you are travelling from Aalborg to Vodskov or Nibe for example, the card is still working and it's still cheaper. I was going last time from Aalborg to anoter city 25 km from here, without a card I paid around 50kr and with a card, only 28. However when you have a longer way to make, Aaloborg - Aarhus for example , then its not such a big difference, its actually better to buy a normal ticket then, unless you upgrade your card, but you need to pay more.
I hope you are now more or less informed. The website is also in english so I highly recommend reading more information about all of that before buying the card. http://www.rejsekort.dk
And remember - when you have a card already ITS CRUCIAL to check IN every time before a travel and check OUT when its over (by putting the card close to the blue point in the bus for example) If you don't do that, there will be money taken from your card. (I think it will be around 50kr)
Have a good journey!
Aleks
This post is mostly for people who are not in Aalborg yet, or those of you who are not updated with all the events happening in Aalborg;)
If you ask me, I don't go out so often as I used to in the beginning of my studies, but I am always happy to hear that all the newcomers have the opportunity to participate in so many events. As you all know, one week ago there was Halloween in America. Well, turned out it also came to Denmark, UCN more specifically.
I am leaving you all with some of the pictures from this event. Here you have the full album! CLICK!
And Remember - no matter what parties are there - studies should be the priority.. ! ;)
As you already know (if not here is the link) I am enrolled at Aalborg University. However that does not change the fact that these trips are organised only there. It's somewhat a danish way of studying here:) Study trip, in simple words - you, your classmates and the teacher are going to different countries or cities to visit various companies that are relevant to your study programme:) What's so special about it? Well, possibility to visit a company and analyse how is it working on a daily basis, meeting high level representatives, and the frequently asked questions - how does it look like with internships in there:)
I remember on my internship in UCN we organised study trip to Copenhagen, where 1st year students visited companies such as DFDS, Hilton Hotels or Kilroy Travel among many others. At the same time, other programmes at UCN were going to London, Dubai or Miami! (I actually really regret I didn't go to the trip to Dubai last year, my classmates said it was amazing!)
This year though, I joined the stream that I am following to go to the study trip to Copenhagen. Ohh, if you ask me - it was amazing! All the visits at the companies are free of charge, however we needed to pay for our own transportation, accommodation and food. I, of course looked for the cheapest and fastest way, so 2 weeks before the trip I booked two-way flight tickets for 400 kr (about 50euro) and the trip took me only 45 min one way :) My other friends went with the train and one of them paid only 180kr two ways, however the trip was 5h one way... As you can see - it's always easy to find cheap solutions, when you are looking for them:)
As always - a bit long blog post, but now I am just going to leave you with a video from that trip and list of some places my specialisation visited:) Enjoy watching and let me know if it is also popular in your countries to go to study trips ? :)
Some of the places we visited and I liked the most: The Danish Institute for Human Rights, Equality and monitoring department, The Danish Centre against Human Trafficking :)
Long time no see. Sorry about that. Had so much on my head lately.
I have some news for you all! As you all know I finished my experience with UCN in february 2013. From that time,until september I was working a bit, travelling a lot, and enjoying free time. However it all finished, and now I am super busy.
I started my Master's degree in Aalborg University. I am studying Culture, Communication and Globalisation (Every time I say it, need to take a deep breath).
What can I say after one month there? Well, I am loving it! It is a lot different that in UCN I must say. So if you are planning on going there after UCN, don't hestitate to ask me questions! :)
During the break - the view from the top. Usually I sit closer though..
After every month I have read so much that my head is just feeling bombared with all the information.. We have plenty of books, articles and research papers to read. And well, its not just reading.. you need to understand them.. And on master's level.. hmm it may be difficult sometimes. But - I manage it pretty well. (I hope so at least)
I must say, I am really happy that I took this one step higher and decided to take master's degree. And the saying "the more you know, "the more you know, the more you know you don't know" its very accurate here.
Studying at home. Of course with sweets and a beer :) Don't judge!
And I know many people find practical experience more important than the theoretical one, hovewer nowadays, everyone has an AP or bachelor degree just like that, without really putting too much effort into it. (observing some of the people.. ) And more and more organisations are looking for the most skilled and qulified employees in the market. Having a master's degree is just this one step closer to gurantee yourself a bright future, especially for international students in Denmark. Therefore I really encourage you all to think more about that, because I know many students who have finished their education after 2 or 3 years here, and now are doing really nothing, and trust me - companies see that and if you have 1-2 years gap in your CV that may really affect the decision process of your employer..
Try to find your way to success, and maybe Master's degree will be very needed here, anyways what can I say is that I really recommend it! I hope you'll do that and you will all succeed in today's world market.
Well, thats just my opinion - if you have another one, please share it with us in the comments below :)
Recentely I am getting lots of emails from you guys, about finding work in Aalborg. I also know that the video interview that I made with Adrian (available here), who is working as a bartender in Aalborg has caused controversy on facebook page. That is why I decided to create this blog post and tell you my opinion on that subject.
Honestely? Finding work in Aalborg is extremely hard! And that is, what every international student in Aalborg can tell you. Most propably you've also heared that if you really want this, you can do this. However we all know it is easy to say. So, as I am in Aalborg already 4 years and I will leave you with my tips on what has worked for me.
1. For now, I would really suggest you all, newcomers - Focus on what you came here for - and that definetely is the education. Everyone is making such a big "halo" on finding work in Aalborg, but in my opionion if you decide to take such a big step and come to a foreign country to study , you shall have some money ready for it aside. (At least that was the case for me..) Believe me that in september/october everyone is coming and everyone is going to look for work. Following the sheeps you will lose so much of your energy for finding work instead of studying.. Trust me, the situation just before christmas will be much better and then you may be a wolf :)
2. Spend time on your education at school and learning danish! Remember the blog post I made about danish for foreigners? You can find it here with explanation on every important aspect of it and interview with some of the students from UCN. Because, as I was writing, you as an international student, can learn danish totally for free (the government is paying for that) So use the opportunity people and spend the first 3 months in Denmark on getting to know the danish culture and language and I guarantee you - the Danes prefer to hire someone who is at least trying to integrate to their community!
3. I guess it is the easiest task for all of you so I am going to say it out loud - Socialise! Being honest here, networking helped me the most in finding most of my jobs in Aalborg.. and trust me, I had a lot of them here. As I was saying - through the first 3 months feel as a real student here - study, integrate and party! And you never know - maybe your friend is going away for the christmas holidays, and will leave the job for you?:) Maybe at your friend's work, they are looking for a new person and your friend will recommend you?:)
In my opinion, that are the 3 the most essential tips I can give you. I managed well (must say) following these. Hope you will as well. And remember! Be a student - you still have lots of time before you go to a real work:)
Today a very short blog post with some pictures and inspiration for you. (hopefully:) )
Since spring is here, you can see much more people on the streets moving themselves - as I was mentioning before, Danes love it! (Here are my previous posts about sport in Denmark) With that being said, I decided to also move my two weak muscles from the chair and do something with myself! So over 3 weeks ago now, I started my trainings.
my evening run with our UCN in Lindholm in the back:)
Even though the fitness in Denmark is not expensive at all (100 -150kr/ month and you can train how much you want to at the gym) I decided to do it without any payments and enjoy the nature at the same time. I train every day at least 45 min/day - running, cykling, cardio (with our polish trainer Ewa Chodakowska - youtube link here) voleyball, yoga in the parks, walking, and sometimes gym - that you can find in some parks in Aalborg - totally for free! I love it about Denmark! You never know what can surprise you next!
UCN tshirt for running!
And what can I say - I love it - totally! And I just can't get my eyes from the results. I was always a slim girl, but never so fit! I can see my muscles and I totally love my body! Now sport is a huge part of my life and a day without a training is a wasted day for me.
Free gym at the park with UCN in the background
So if you feel like training - do it! There is nothing better and cheaper than that for a better, not-stressful mood! I even use my old UCN tshirts for that ;)
Free gym at the park
morning run
morning run
The park gyms that I know:
1. Skudehavnsvej / Ryesgade
2. Østre Anlæg Park
Do you know more parks that have these fitness opportunities in Aalborg?
What other ways of sport for free can you suggest? :)
UCN Marketing Ambassadors came up with an idea to interview UCN Students regarding their student jobs, so you know how does it look more or less to find work here, even before you come to Denmark!
Of course, please note that there are different people and different opinions about this subject, so that is why we will have interviews with many people, not just one.
However on this episode, I would like you to meet Adrian, UCN Student who comes from Romania, has been working in London for one year and decided to come to UCN, Aalborg! Watching the video you will get to know, what tips does Adrian have for you to find job and what does he think about working with Danes. Adrian is a bartender in a bar called "The Wharf" which is situated on Borgergade 16, just in the city center of Aalborg:)
We had lots of stress, but also fun with Adrian filming the video, hope you will like it anyways! Please give us some credit for it, that was our first time in front of the camera! Also excuse the lighting, that's just the proof I was studying International Hospitality Management. :)
Let us know in the comments below, what difficulties are you facing with finding work here and what do you think of Aalborg as a place for a student job? Maybe you can help in that way the new, potential UCN students.
Enjoy the video then and stay til the end for a small bonus!
If you follow my facebook site you must know that yesterday I have been in the city center and I was watching a nice parade just on the Aalborg street. I am sure you also have seen some pictures there! :)
Remember my two posts that I wrote one year ago about huge Aalborg carneval? Here is the link to part one http://meyouucn.blogspot.dk/2012/04/carnival-2012-hello-everyone-do-you.html
This year the carneval has started already yesterday, but it's going to last almost all week, no worries, you can still experience this whole environment. Yesterday was just a 'welcoming party' for all the bands that have arrived to Aalborg! They were going through the streest, people went out to look at it all and everyone was simply enjoying - you can see it in the video that I prepared for you all :)
In the evening, me and my friend went to get some fresh air close to the Fjord and the party apparentely moved there! So many people chilling by the water, so many dancing to the sunset, and the music played by the bands, just amazing!!
That's my favourite band! They are from Netherlands :)
Since today we have such a beautiful day, I will not stop you anymore, watch the video that I filmed yesterday, read some more about this year's Carnival Programme (it's also in english) and go, get a beer! When it's so warm in Aalborg, you can't stay home!
More pictures on Me you UCN facebook site
UCN'ers!
Have you seen the battle? Have you seen today's concert?
Do you have already your costumes ready for saturday?
Few days ago, I decided to go to the city center in order to send a letter to my family in Poland, hand out some books that I borrowed from Aalborg Library, and of course make some shopping (sales, obviously! Well, I am very good at it, pss!)
When I came in to our Aalborg Post Office (Aalborg Posthus Algade) which is on Algade 42, close to the Student House, I experienced a nice suprise.
But, well, starting all over again - I went to send a letter, with my thoughts that
1. I go inside
2. Take out my number to stand in a line
3. When my number is shown, go the the lady
4. Pay 8kr for the stamp and 3kr for the priority one to Poland
5. Say "Tak skal du have" and go away
However, my plans have changed when I came in, Oh, my God it was a great surprise for my ears! I've heard the Post Orchestra. Everyone playing on the instruments were dressed in post office clothes and it all looked just great. Of course I needed to film a video of that and show it to you guys!
No more talking, just look at it :
(Video under the pictures)
It was filmed with my phone, sorry for a quality!:)
Come back soon to read about my Copenhagen Experience!
I suppose most of you are in your home countries, am I right? That was always the case for me.. However this year I decided to stay here in Denmark. Why? Well, I have my last project to hand in on the 7th of January and I wanted to stay and focus just on that. Nevertheless, I also wanted to experience Danish Christmas spirit! :)
Christmas Calendar Candle
Today I am going to introduce you a bit closer to the Danish Christmas Traditions ;) But in exchange I would like to know what are your Christmas Traditions in your home countries? :)
In Denmark christmas starts in the beginning of December, where the families are taking part in count-down to Christmas Eve, by partly lightening up every day the Christmas Calendar Candle.
In most homes Christmas starts with lightening Christmas tree candles, where the family dance around the Christmas tree. I know! Sounds funny right? They hold each others hands and walk around the tree, singing the Christmas Carols and hymns. We do not have this tradition, that is why it is surprising for me, but HEY! I would like to try that and I think it really connects the family together:)
Of course, there are also Christmas gifts under the Christmas tree, and the same as in Poland, they are distributed on the 24th of December. Just after the Christmas Dinner. And trust me - looking for Christmas gifts is just crazy in Denmark! It all starts up in the beginning of December when you meet mass of people with full bags of presents on the beautifully decorated with fir garlands and lights Aalborg's streets.
You are probably thinking what is served for dinner? Well, I need to disappoint here some polish readers (where we have 12 traditional dishes) but in Denmark it is usually roast goose, duck or pork with sour-sweet red cabbage and carmelised potatoes. This year I was eating it on the second Christmas Day at my friends house in Kongerslev (20 km away from Aalborg)
roast pork in crunchy crackling - love it! - It is often served in our School's canteen, you need to try it! :)
Ris a'la mande
On the dessert, there is a tradition in Denmark to serve a delicious Christmas rice pudding, its cold with a warm cherry sauce. Yummy, Really! Ris a'la mande is mixed with small pieces of almonds, however it is very popular to put the whole almond inside and the person who is going to find it is going to get a Christmas gift, usually marzipan package :)
Summing everything up, I had a very good Christmas Time spent together with my beloved man, my parents who came to visit and my favourite danish-polish couple of friends who are very close to me from the beginning of my journey in Denmark. Let me know how did you spent your holidays?! :)
For me, Christmas is all about spending time with your family, what do we do then? Play the games!:)
Visiting my friends in Kongerslev (Jola, Klaus - everything was amazing.. :) )
November is almost over.. I can't believe it! The time is passing by so fast..
Today I have ready for you Aalborg in pictures post because last time when I was in the city center I was surprised by the beauty of christmas in Aalborg. You can find the Christmas Market at Gammeltorv in the city center, and you can check the opening hours here. I even went for a christmas wheel to see Aalborg from the top. It did not cost much - just 20 dkk and the ride goes 3 times up. I can really recommend it for you, especially when you have someone you love close to you.
Of course after going around the Chtistmas Market, trying different sausages, cheeses and bread - it starts to get cold. My way to overcome it, is definetely a cup of warm coffee and a muffin in such a cozy place as Penny Lane.
What is your way to enjoy christmas before actual christmas? Are you planning to get a ride on a christmas wheel?
How was your weekend? I guess you are all overwhelmed with parties and events happening in Aalborg these days? I remember when I came here.. I was really looking forward to the weekends, when I could meet some of my friends and have a good time. Nowadays I feel, I am kind of grandma. Chilling on the weekends home in my sweatpants. Not too interesting, is it?
This weekend, I put my pyjamas away and on saturday afternoon, I joined some of my friends, taking part in the event 'Løb for kræft 2012'. In the other words, it is a running marathon that supports children with cancer in Aalborg hospital. The tickets were 150 DKK but the money were spent on a good cause, to support the fight with cancer by running, or simply walking 6km distance. You can check the website here for more information :)
As I was writing in the previous posts, Danes love sport. And they also love to help others. So now you can imagine why there was more than 500 people running in this marathon. I really think it was a great initiative to organise this kind of event. Oh, and I forgot to mention that before the running marathon, we danced all together to the loud music. After the marathon there were some koncerts and zumba classes for everyone. Perfect!
I am really happy I took part in this, eventhough I have terrible pain in my legs. - Why? Hahaha, because I did not prepare for 6 km run, it was my spontanous decision and I gave as much as I could, and I promised myself - I am not gonna stop, even when I will not have energy anymore. Guess what! And I didn't. I finished the marathon, being very proud of myself and after that I went to work for the whole night. That is why my body is exhausted! But, hey - I am trying to be a Viking.
While running, I took a picture with my phone (because I was checking my time anyways) of our school. It is in the back of a girl in green, but I thought it would be a great connection between the marathon. Maybe one day UCN Students culd make one? :)
Hej, jeg hedder Aleksandra, og jeg bor i Aalborg. Jeg kommer fra Polen.
Don't worry. This post is not going to be in danish, although it would be a great practice for me!
I am getting many questions regarding danish and possibilities for international students to learn a new language. First of all - I must admit - It was very irresponsible of me, not to take courses right away when I came to Denmark. But - everything looked so easy - everyone in Denmark speaks english and I thought - well, I am coming here just for the studies. I do not need it! Well, I guess I needed to understand my mistake after 1,5 year when I decided that I actually would like to stay in Denmark. And I am very sorry guys - but without danish you will not be able to find any promising job in here. (Unless you are very skilled and experienced already, to be an expetriate in Denmark)
When you are coming to Denmark as a student at UCN - you automatically have a residence permission and a CPR number (how to get it - read HERE ) - what allows you to start learning danish for FREE in a period of 3 years while you registered yourself in a 'Sprog center.' Of course there are also possibilities in a private schools, but you need to pay for it. Sprog Center is a public institution, what means that municipality of Aalborg pays for you. (hoping that one day you will work in a danish company) :)
Here you can see a video prepared by Sprogcenter in Aalborg (that is their Webpage, so you can check it out for more info) They have also account on youtube, where you can see much more videos how the classes look like and what is a system of learning - HERE )
Learning a language is not only about advantage in your CV but also the acceptance and assimilation to the danish culture! If you do not want to learn danish you will not be able to experience Danish Hygge or simply talk to the older generation of Danes, who do not speak danish (I have a neighbour of this example and I NEED to understand some danish in order to help her or simply listen to her when she needs that)
I also asked some of my friends to share their opinion why is it important to learn danish. I hope you enjoy and get more motivated into the learning process.
"On my own experience I can tell that learning danish is one of the most importants things while studying in Denmark, although not all students do that and survive just fine. First of all, it is importants while looking for a job. It is much easier to get a job when you speak at least a bit Danish, or you want to get a better paid job. Second, although almost all Danes speak english, logically it is easier to become a part of society if you can speak the local language. Third, learning a foreign language is always good for you, especially a Scandinavian one!"
Elisabeta Milaj, Albania, 21 // UCN Aalborg
"So, why I chose to study the language is because it is a minimum respect that I can show to the locals. I live here, I work in their places, I get the same education like they do and I am planning to stay here a longer period of my life. By learning a local language you can show your respect to the culture and the country you live in. In the other hand I should also mention that it helps a lot for the future job seeking plans, and also to talk to Danes in their own language after a while. Also mentioning that danish is not a known language all over the world, so speaking a language of a small country, outs your CV in priority of a job application for example (no matter Denmark or abroad)"
Most of the students choose learning danish in the evenings (in the mornings we have classes). The course is 2 days in a week, starting from 17:00 to 19:30 (15 minutes break). The classes are from 8 to 15 people so there is lots of focus on the studens and the teachers are trying to speak only in danish - what is great - because you can here the real accent and learn from listening. In the language center there is a library and you can always borrow some books, movies or an online courses!
Finishing up, I would like to add that they teach very well, after 1 month of leraning you are able to communicate on a daily basis. I even know a girl who after 2,5 years of studying in Sprog center Aalborg is at a master programme in danish!
If you want to get to know danish a bit, before starting the school - here is an easy online course - I must say - very helpful! Check it here
Do not forget to comment below and let me know what do YOU think of learning danish language?! Did you try already? Are you planning to?
Hello! Today another post about activities in Aalborg:)
I found out about this event on facebook - got the invitation from a friend, but I did not expect so many people there! The event was really amazing - I am talking here about Summer Cinema on the grass:) You can read more about that HERE . TV2 is organising this for young people in 6 big cities in Denmark. You can see how it all lokks like in the video, because pesronally I was really surprised - of course positevely.
The place was just in the middle of the small forest , what gace the feeling of the unkown but also safety - because the place was brightened up by a big ballon-lamp with "Sommer Bio" title:)
Yesterday we were all watching the movie called 50/50 which was about young man who had cancer. All the people got very emotional and, at the end of the movie, we were all giving a loud applause.
Today there is going to be played "Mission Impossible 3", so if you do not plan to do anything for tonight, go and see, because it is really worth it!! :)
Before the movie, ladies in yellow clothes were giving snacks for free, and you could go and get Mokai as well, without any payment. For popcorn and beers you need to pay yourself, but it is not a problem if you will bring your own.
As you can see - even the weather is not so summer'y, but you can always find in Aalborg some activities to please yourself :) Notice in the video that when I was going with the bicykle to the park - it was 21:50 and it was still so bright! :) This post gives me a reflection of a hygge feeling - the phenomenon I was writing in THIS post. The scene was so big, and we were all seperately but you could enjoy this common and hyggeligt feeling:) Hope I will see you there tonight!!:)
Hi everyone Today very different blog post than usual. Actually I would call it - vlog post. One month ago, I got an email from one girl, asking if I could write what I am doing during my free day in Aalborg, some kind of a diary. I thought : why not. Taking into consideration fact that it is already summer and I really needed to go to IKEA (shopping therapy) I got my camera with me to show you, how it all looks like in Denmark. Today it was just a shopping video, but if you want to see more of these kind of posts, let me know! I will try to film eg. 'my way to school' or 'dormitory tour' I am leaving you then, with this long (4minutes!) video, hope you enjoy!!:)
Hope you had a good weekend! I guess you didn't miss me, since the last blog post was on friday, but honestly I am trying to do everything besides writing my project! (Hope my teachers don't read that!)
Actually I thought it's a great opportunity to show you a bit how the most popular street in Denmark - Jomfru Ane Gade - look like, so you are not surprised when going there :)
I think, this video is so promotional that speaks for itself of the awesomeness of this place,but I am going to write a bit more of my experiences with that street and I am going to show you my video relation from yesterday's night.
Jomfru Ane Gade is the longest street with the bars, restaurants and discos along side in Denmark. It dates back til the 16th century and was used as a home for merchants. The first bar - Gaslight - was open in May in 1967. By 1970 there was 10 bars and 1992 they opened 16 new ones. Nowadays its over 30 and the amount of it is still getting higher. In the early 90's the street was a meeting and fighting place for the two biker gangs known in all Scandinavia,but after some years they left the street and the place became more and more popular for all ages people. During the day the street is open for those who wants to sit down and drink a nice coffe, or eat a lunch and during the evening,people are coming after work to sit and enjoy the atmosphere by listening to the music and eating the dinner. Around 24:00 the noise is getting all over the city since young people are ready for a party. Girls are coming to Jomfru Ane Gade full of makeup, short dresses and high, but comfortable heels. Boys are coming with the good mood, and of course - as danish ones - the fashion for them is as much of importance as for the girls.
Most of Danes and International students start a 'home parties', drinking alcohol together and enjoying the company but all of them are ready to hit the streets after 11 o'clock.
Personally I don't enjoy Jomfru Ane Gade so much because I am more a 'homy' person , adoring the valuable time with my friends when we talk all night, drink a good wine and dance a bit to the funk and 80's music. I am going to Jomfru (the short form of it) maybe once in 5 months, when there is a party in my friends house and all of the people want to go. Being honest with you - there is lots of pubs but in all of them there is a 'radio style' music (Rihanna, Lady Gaga etc - I don't really see a difference) However I enjoy a lot a variety of people and variety of cultures in a different bars. There is unique style and design what makes my eyes really happy.
My favourite club is No.16 - its my favourite because my best friend is working there but also because its a highly selective one. You see high and masculine security men all over the place so you feel kind of safe. Also when you are coming there you its hard to take your eyes off from a long and luxurius drink stand.
I think the best part in the street is that it is so loooong and fulled with bars which compete for the customers,so most of them is giving free drinks so sometimes people are just going around, gathering the cards and they can get drunk just after entering every other place. Ok. I was used to do that as well. (You can see that on the video from yesterday)
Some tips for you
-Go to the street around 24 or 1:00 - that time the street is full of people and you can really feel the atmosphere - I remember one evening in october - there was so many people that I was going from one side of the street to the other 10 minutes!
- Don't be scared of drunk people - there are lot of them but Aalborg is a very safe place and people won't hurt you, especially when they are drunk.
- Don't worry about the crowd of people that is always there - when you want to go to the other site of street - just go and don't care. Danes on Jomfru are always doing so - they touch you, step on your feet and don't even say sorry - do the same thing - but -just on jomfru!:) Guys let me know if you would like to feel this atmosphere of party here! I am really interested what do you think about Jomfru! Leave your comments below!
Today I have prepared for you something unexpected and silly but actually highly requested.
When I was in Poland to promote UCN, many people asked me question "why they should come to Denmark? Isn't too cold there?"
Before I came to Denmark I also imagined people as vikings still in here, who are living in warmer ice age. Anyway, I have to say - I love the danish weather. You can experience 4 different seasons in one day!
Some say that danish weather is so unpredictable as women - you never know what is coming next.
What really surprised me when I came to Aalborg in September 2009 was - beautiful sun and looooong days. After I moved in to UC house, around October, I remember days were getting shorter, very windy and rainy. It was shocking for me that the sunrise came at 8 or 9 in the morning and when I was going out from school - around 15:30 it was already dark. Bearing in mind that I am living in Scandinavian country - it was beautiful for me to observe the changing days. Winter
I also remember when teachers were saying that there was no really winter snow from 30 years. It is all the time raining and lots of mud on the streets. Well, what is that picture saying then?
November 2009
I remember when I woke up in UC House and I took this picture behind my room window. I also remember the days I was going to school that time. I even told my mother to send me in a package my snowboarding jacket! It was freezing so much.. As you can tell, it was unexpected for Danes as well:)
From that time we can see this every year right now. The climate is really changing.
But committing myself to vikings again - maybe they really are the ones. Even in that kind of weather you can see many of them walking on the street without jackets, sometimes in shorts.
Autumn
When I am writing about that - I just remembered when UCN took us for integration day together with danish students. It was our first year here. They separated us into small groups and we needed to follow some steps and make small exercises in order to finish the day with sandwiches and hot tea. I think it was end of September, beginning of October. It was getting really cold when you had to spend all day outside and the most important - it was raining. The last exercise with the most rain on it, was to jump into water and swim to pick up some balls. Okay guys - even though I wanted to help very much and get some points for my group to win - I just could not take my clothes off, in such a weather and swim in that cold water! Guess what? All the international student did not do that! Just the Danes! I really admire them for that. Don't believe me? I think I should have some pictures from that time.. :)
Getting some points for the team:)
Spring
Me in Aalborg Park :)
When coming to spring time - I must say - the weather is really beautiful, although you can still feel some freezing wind. I remember the time of picnics in the park, boys playing football or basketball, girls volleyball. Danish people love sport very much, so it is quite normal to see more and more people jogging after winter and going outside to play some sports or music. It is really nice to go to the river side and meet all the people walking with a dog or kids dancing on the streets.
Summer
I guess summer is the most beautiful time for all of us. I stayed in Denmark for the first time in the summer previous year. It wasn't too hot and it wasn't too cold. I even sunbathed in the parks ;) It was really good! Music is bombing the city, all the birds are singing and people are more happy. What else do you need? Wait! I know - days are so long that the sunrise is around 5-6 in the morning and the sunset around 23:00!
In summer time, there is a lot going on in Aalborg. You always need to check websites with different events (for example this ONE) to find something for yourself. When it is really warm outside I like to go out for a long walks and enjoy the weather of course. I am always buying ice creams and just go around the city to make some nice pictures. Going out with friends for a picnic, sunbathe and playing volleyball is my thing as well. I also like to sit on the bench with a good coffee and just stare at the people. (It is not weird, right?) I am leaving you with some pictures.
Twin sisters at the same bike, in the same clothes. Lovely
Guys! Let me know if came or stayed in Denmark during the summer and what did you like the most here?
I would be really glad to hear your thoughts :)
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