September 2010
Handbook for International Programs at the Danish School of Media and Journalism, Copenhagen Campus The International Semester Program Content Welcome to Danish School of Media and Journalism ................................................................................................... 2 The Courses ............................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Graphic Design .................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Creative Communication ................................................................................................................................................ 3 Interactive Design ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 TV and Media Directing ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Media Production and Management ............................................................................................................................ 4 What we expect from you .................................................................................................................................................... 5 Grading and attendance ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Comparative table of grading systems ....................................................................................................................... 5 At DMJX .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Fax ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Computers and e-mail ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 Photocopiers ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Library ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Class rooms ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Danish language course.................................................................................................................................................. 6 Teach yourself Danish - online ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Other things to do before arrival in Denmark ................................................................................................................ 7 Grants and scholarships ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Insurance ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Accommodation in Copenhagen ........................................................................................................................................ 8 Official Papers ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Residence Permit ............................................................................................................................................................. 8 How to Apply for a CPR Number ................................................................................................................................... 8 Change of Address ........................................................................................................................................................... 9 Practicalities ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9 Mobile phones .................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Banks and Credit cards .................................................................................................................................................... 9 Sending parcels to Denmark ......................................................................................................................................... 9 Transport in Denmark and going abroad .................................................................................................................... 9 Going Abroad................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Budget & Finances ......................................................................................................................................................... 10 Taxation ............................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Other information ................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Packing your suitcase .................................................................................................................................................... 11 Other useful things: ....................................................................................................................................................... 11 Job Vacancies .................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Nice to know ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Facts about Denmark ..................................................................................................................................................... 11 BORNHOLM ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13 ZEALAND ........................................................................................................................................................................... 14 NORTH JUTLAND ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 MID-JUTLAND .................................................................................................................................................................. 15 SOUTH JUTLAND ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 Friends and family dropping in? ................................................................................................................................. 16 Useful Links for Information about Denmark & Copenhagen ............................................................................. 16 Weather ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16