Denmark - School Year
AFS-USA
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Location:
| *Various Cities* - Denmark | |
Highlights:
| The year program focuses on constant learning, inside and outside of school. | |
Term(s):
| Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Academic Year | |
Language:
| Danish | |
English Instruction:
| No | |
Subjects:
| Culture Studies | |
Academic Credit:
| Yes | |
Price:
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$7,675.00 (USD)
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Included:
| Please contact us | |
Accommodations:
| Homestay | |
Participants:
| HS-Freshmen, HS-Sophomores, HS-Juniors, HS-Seniors, HS-Grads | |
Eligibility:
| Minimum GPA: 2.80
Minimum Age: 15
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Description:
| Danish culture encourages independence, personal responsibility, and oplysning, which is enlightenment toward lifelong learning, and you're expected to take accountability for completing school work. The school year runs from August through June, with breaks in October and at Christmas and Easter. You might also learn more about the culture through a short internship with a local business or agency. You'll probably live in a rural area, but towns are close together and there is an excellent system of public transportation. There's the possibility of being placed in Greenland, an unspoiled country full of adventure, indigenous people, and breathtaking landscapes, or the Faroe Islands, located north of Scotland, providing spectacular scenery and welcoming close-knit communities.
Jutting into the North Sea, the peninsula of Denmark serves as a literal bridge between Scandinavia and continental Europe. This continuous stream of cultures back and forth has benefited Denmark: modern, cosmopolitan cities; simple, historic architecture influenced by Nordic tradition; and fairy-tale villages of town markets, country churches, and castles. The country is relatively flat, with moors, lakes, farmlands, and woodlands, and traffic-free “walking streets.” Bicycling is a popular mode of transportation. Perhaps nothing captures the Danish perspective on life more than the concept of hygge, which roughly translated means cozy and snug. This affects how Danes approach many aspects of their lives, from their homes to their fondness for cafes. When you arrive, there'll be a four-day orientation discussing Danish culture, history, customs, daily life, and language. Then you'll have a full week with your host family before school begins. There are also extra language classes to help you with your Danish and to acclimate to the culture, which won't be too difficult since the Danish people are very friendly, and most speak English. AFS Interkultur hosts more than 150 students from more than 30 countries each year, giving you opportunities to meet students from around the world on your study abroad experience. | |
URL:
| http://www.afs.org/usa/ |
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