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Aarhus BSS Winter School Practical Guide 2018
Aarhus BSS Winter School Practical Guide
2018
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Table of contents
Welcome 3
How to get to Aarhus 4
How to get around in Aarhus 6
Accommodation 7
Studying in Denmark 8
Health and safety 9
Meet the Danes 10
Contact information 11
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Welcome
Each year hundreds of international students come to Aarhus University, School of Business and Social Sciences (Aarhus BSS) to study. We are happy to welcome you as one of them and hope you will have a memorable stay here in Aarhus.
We hope that this practical guide will answer most of the questions you might have concerning your stay at Aarhus BSS. You are of course more than welcome to contact us if you have any further questions.
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How to get to Aarhus
The most common ways of reaching Aarhus are:
Flying to Copenhagen Airport, then taking a connecting flight to Aarhus Airport (30 minutes), and then the airport shuttle to downtown Aarhus (Central Train Station). The bus ride is approx. 45 minutes.
Flying to Copenhagen Airport and then taking a train from Copenhagen Airport directly to Aarhus. The train ride is approx. 3 hours.
Flying to Copenhagen Airport and then taking a bus from Copenhagen Airport Terminal 2 to Aarhus Bus station (Aarhus Rutebilstation) (3½ hours).
Flying to Billund International Airport and then taking the airport shuttle (1½ hours) to downtown Aarhus (stops outside the SAS Radisson Hotel/Scandinavian Centre or Aarhus Rutebilstation/Bus station.
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Aarhus Airport – Tirstrup: www.aar.dk
Location: 45 km north-east of Aarhus
Aarhus Airport is mainly a domestic airport with connections to Copenhagen, but it also has a connection to London and a few other European destinations.
Shuttle service: There is an airport shuttle between the airport and Aarhus Central Train Station (Hovedbanegården). Note that the shuttle mainly connects with SAS flights. The ride is 50 min. and costs around DKK 100. It is also possible to pay with major credit cards and currencies such as US dollars and Euro.
Billund International Airport: www.bll.dk
Location: 100 km south-west of Aarhus, right next to the famous amusement park Legoland. Airport shuttle service: There is an airport shuttle betweenthe airport and Aarhus Rutebilstation/bus station. Timetable is available on www.bll.dk. The ride is 1½ hours and costs around DKK 140 in cash. It can often be booked in connection with the plane ticket (stops outsideAarhus Rutebilstation).
Copenhagen International Airport – Kastrup: www.cph.dk
Location: Copenhagen Shuttle service: There isafree shuttle between the international and domestic airport.
The price for a plane ticket from Copenhagen to Aarhus is typically between DKK 500-900 (one-way). Note that it is often cheaper if you book it together with your ticket to Denmark
Arriving by train from Copenhagen
If you wish to take the train to Aarhus and enjoy the Danish landscape you may catch a train either directly from the airport in Co- penhagen (Kastrup) or from the Copenha- gen Central Train Station to Aarhus. The trip to Aarhus from Copenhagen takes around three hours and a one-way ticket costs approx. DKK 380. The trip from the airport to the train station in Copenhagen takes 10 minutes and costs approx. DKK 36 but can also be included in the ticket to Aarhus. More information can be found on www.dsb.dk.
Arriving by bus from Copenhagen
If you wish to take a bus from Copenhagen to Aarhus, you can either take it from Copenhagen Airport or near Copenhagen Central Station (DGI byen). The busses are typically take around 4 hours, but are often cheaper than the train. More information: https://www.kombardoexpressen.dk/ (Danish only) or https://www.flixbus.dk/
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How to get around in Aarhus
As you will soon find out, Danes are very fond of bicycles. Even during winter, you will see that most Danish students use bicycles as a mean of transportation. The local bus network is quite developed as well, and the yellow buses from “Midttrafik” will take you all over the city. If you need to get somewhere fast and easy, you can always call one of the city taxis although they are quite expensive.
Public transportation in Aarhus To plan your journey around Aarhus you can use the journey planner at: http://journeyplanner.dk/ or download the app “Rejseplanen”.
Bicycles If you feel like biking instead of taking the bus, it is possible to rent a bike. You can rent it at:
Bikes4rent – http://bikes4rent.dk/
The price for students is DKK 300 for a week (cashonly). Please note that you have to bring your student ID and pay a deposit as well.
Buses The city bus network of Aarhus is well de- veloped. The yellow city buses can take you
all over the city - from 05.00 to 24.00. There are also night buses on Fridays and Satur- days, please note the extra cost (DKK 40). The buses depart every 10-20 minutes during the day and every 1/2 hour during the evening until midnight. Bus schedules and schedules for the newly opened tram are available at http://midttrafik.dk/.
Taxis Aarhus Taxa +45 89 48 48 48 Dantaxi Aarhus +45 86 16 47 00
In Denmark in general, and therefore also in Aarhus, taxis are quite expensive. However, they are safe, reliable, and comfortable.
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Accommodation
You must arrange your own accommodation. There are several different possibilities, and you can find inspiration in the following:
http://bss.au.dk/en/programmes/exchange-students/aarhus-bss-winter-school/practical-information/
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Studying in Denmark
When coming to Aarhus to study, you may find that the teaching style, study methods and course evaluations differ somewhat from what you have been used to at your home university.
Study methods at Aarhus BSS and in Denmark The Danish higher education is characteri- zed by an analytical approach. Students are not only expected to accumulate and reproduce knowledge but also to compare, analyze and evaluate on an individual basis.
Examination The exam consist of two parts. There will be a written exam on Friday January 19 and there will be a take home assignment due March 5, 2018 You will receive more information about the examination upon arrival.
Grading Grades will be available on Self Service 5-6 weeks after the exam. Transcripts will also be sent by email at this time.
The Danish grading scale The Danish grading scale has seven grades of which five are passing grades and two are failing grades as seen below. The Danish grades correspond to the ECTS grading sy- stem, which was developed by the European Commission in order to provide common pro- cedures to guarantee academic recognition of studies abroad.
12: For an excellent performance displaying a high level of command of all aspects of the relevant material, with no or only a few minor weaknesses. 10: For a very good performance displaying a high level of command of most aspects of the relevant material, with only minor weak- nesses. 7: For a good performance displaying good command of the relevant material but also some weaknesses. 4: For a fair performance displaying some command of the relevant material but also some major weaknesses. 02: For a performance meeting only the mi- nimum requirements for acceptance. 00: For a performance which does not meet the minimum requirements for acceptance. -3: For a performance which is unacceptable in all respects.
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Health and safety
Insurance Please note that you MUST be properly insured during your stay in Denmark. The insurance must at least include: - Third party liability - Dental injuries - Transportation to your home country in case of illness
Please consult your travel agency, insur- ance company or other in your home country to make sure that you are properly insured. Students from the Nordic countries are covered by the Nordic Convention. EU students are covered by the European Health Insurance Card. Be aware that transportation to your home country in case of illness is NOT covered by this. All non-EU students MUST have some kind of health insurance to cover any incidental medical bills.
Also remember that you are responsible for all your personal belongings while studying at BSS, so you should arrange for a home insurance in case of theft. You will also be liable for any damage done to the room you are staying at.
Medical help Please contact the International Office if you need to see a doctor or dentist.
Emergency situations In case of emergency, always dial # 112.
Police Main Police Station (Politigården) Ridderstræde 1 8000 Aarhus C Tel.: +45 87 311448 Emergency number #114
Hospitals/Emergency wards If you are injured and need sudden and urgent medical care, you can go to the emergency ward (Skadestuen) at the near- est hospital. You have to call ahead before going to the emergency ward.
Århus Universitetshospital, Århus Sygehus Nørrebrogade 44 8000 Aarhus C
Tel.: +45 87315050
Emergency medical help In case of an emergency outside the doc- tor’s opening hours (i.e. between 08.00– 15.00) of an old or arising illness, please use the emergency doctor (vagtlægen). You have to call in advance to talk to a doctor before going to see them.
Århus Universitetshospital, Århus Sygehus Lægevagten
Nørrebrogade 44 Building 02A, ground floor 8000 Aarhus C
Tel.: +45 70113131
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Meet the Danes
Once in Denmark, you will undoubtedly form your own opinion about the Danes, and soyou should. It is, after all, one of the reasons why you are here. We do not intend to supply you with a whole set of views in advance but only give you a few hints that may make your stay a bit easier from the beginning. It may seem difficult to get into contact with the Danes. This may be so as Danes are generally afraid of bothering other people and do not want to impose themselves on strangers. However, do not hesitate to talk to them. Most Danes will be happy to help you and to practice their English.
Denmark’s northern location means that sum- mer days are long and lovely and winter days are short and dark. In winter, Danes spend most of their time indoors, making the darker season cosy with candles, movies, dinners, etc., It is advisable to bring some warm clo- thes and waterproofs as it is in the middle of winter in Denmark at the time you are here. This means that there can be anything from deep snow, bright sun, and very low tempera- tures (-15 degrees Celsius) to dark, rainy and stormy weather and around 0-10 degrees.
The Danish language is difficult to learn. It has strange vowels, but you will find that many words resemble English and German. But don’t worry: 95% of the population speak and understand English!
For more informationaboutAarhus, Denmark and the Danes check out the following links:
Tourist Guide of Aarhus www.visitaarhus.com
The Danish State Information Service www.denmark.dk
The Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs www.um.dk
Study in Denmark www.studyindenmark.dk
VisitDenmark – the Danish Tourist Board www.visitdenmark.com
Foreign Embassies in Denmark www.denmark.dk
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Contact information
Aarhus BSS School of Business and Social Sciences Aarhus University
Aarhus BSS International Att.: Winter School Tåsingegade 3, building 1443, room 021 8000 Aarhus C. Denmark
Mail: [email protected] Tlf.: +45 87164116 Web: BSS Winter School
Katrine Breum Rosenbeck International Coordinator Mail: [email protected] Tlf.: +45 87153012
During your stay, the Aarhus BSS International desk will be open 08.00-15.00 Monday - Thursday and 08.00 -14.00 Friday.
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Aarhus BSS School of Business and Social Sciences – the top quality choice for your international business degree
AARHUS • offers unspoiled natural surroundings close to green forests and is considered a true oasis of cultural experiences • is committed to becoming the most attractive student city in Denmark
DENMARK • is the most competitive business environment in the world, according to the Forbes 2008 world report • • In Denmark, everybody speaks English so it is easy to manage daily life from your first day in Denmark
Aarhus BSS
School of Business and Social Sciences
Aarhus University
+ 45 87 15 00 00
www.bss.au.dk/international
Tåsingegade 3
DK - 8000 Aarhus C
Denmark
