Erasmus Year - Part 1

Erasmus Year - Part 1

I decided to do a year abroad on my very first open day to the University of Leicester. I remember going to a talk about it and how the student seemed to have really enjoyed their time abroad. I also found out that as a Law student I would receive a unique type of LLB for my year abroad providing that I passed the year. All these reasons convinced me to 'go for it' and I am glad that I did!!!

The process of applying for a place on the Erasmus scheme was quite simple. A completed change of course form and university choices were the only paper work I had to complete before I was accepted. The University of Leicester has links with other universities across the whole of Europe which made selecting a country a daunting task. I chose the University of Copenhagen mainly because of what I was told by family who had visited there and the fact that my courses would be in English.

I arrived in Copenhagen on the 29th July 2009 and my first impression was a good one. The view from my airplane window was breathtaking when we landed at Copenhagen Airport, which is close to the sea. After I landed I had the task of collecting my luggage and finding my way to the centre of the City. In this I surprised myself and was helped on my way by the train station staff at the airport. I finally arrived! After thinking about doing this for over two years I finally made it!

As soon as I got to the city centre I had to get to my hotel and check in. This doesn't seem like a huge task you might think. But being me i went the wrong way and had to walk all the way around Tivoli (a theme park in the middle of Copenhagen) to the right direction. After an hour of searching i found my hotel and checked in. Everything seemed great and I was really looking forward to exploring my new city.

On one of my first days I got lost on the way home and found myself in the middle of the red light district. I swear that i didn't mean to go there! It was an experience none the less but i am glad i got out of there without being stabbed or pimped off.

After a few days to look around my Danish Language course and the lease on the accommodation I have came really quickly. The 1st August 2009 was a very busy and exhausting day...