My Journey to Denmark

If you've ever been in doubt about studying abroad, or afraid you can't manage it - don't worry, it's completely normal to feel that way! Join some of our students as they share their personal stories about motivation, the challenges along the way, and how they overcame all their worries and insecurities during their 'Journey to Denmark' to become successful students at the Academy.

Do you recognise yourself in any of these stories?

Austeja doubted if she could start an independent life so far from home...

For Austeja, art and design had been part of her education back home for the last seven years. She wanted to study something with a more digital approach, and the choice came down to Multimedia Design at Business Academy Aarhus. But would she manage to survive and be independent of her close-knit family, when she was so far away from home?

Listen to some of the struggles she met on her journey to Denmark, and how she overcame them. Embracing all of the opportunities that arose, to meet new people and expand her network, and flourish in her new life in Denmark.

Asia wanted to push herself and experience something more...

For Asia, studying in her home country just wasn't an option. She wanted to push herself and experience something more...

Listen to some of the struggles she met on her journey to Denmark, and how she overcame them. Ultimately, finding out that studying abroad was the best decision she ever made.

Denisa was afraid she wouldn't be able to support herself...

For Denisa, studying in Denmark seemed unreal - almost like a dream. How would she be able to support herself in a foreign country when she had never even had a job at home?

Listen to some of the struggles she met on her journey to Denmark, and how she overcame them. "Feel the fear, and do it anyway!"

Norbert had never lived alone, let alone in a different country...

Norbert isn't a big fan of change, but studying in Denmark turned out to be one of the best. Far away from home, living by himself for the first time, it was an opportunity to grow as a person, and embrace the journey into adulthood.

Listen to some of the struggles he met on his journey to Denmark, and how he overcame them. "Be brave, and do it... It will all work out in the end!"

Gosia wanted to study abroad but questioned her decision once she arrived...

Gosia loves travelling and wanted to challenge herself in a new study environment. When she arrived at the Academy, homesickness hit, and she questioned her decision to come to study in Denmark.

Listen to some of the struggles she met on her journey to Denmark, and how she overcame them. Taking advantage of all the initiatives the Academy has on offer, as well as being open to all the new people and cultures definitely helped.