It has been a grueling waiting game to receive the clear to study abroad this fall semester, but I’m so relieved that I’m finally good to go! I was beyond thrilled (may or may not have shed a couple of tears) when I received news that I would be able to fulfill my goal of studying abroad. The excitement, nervousness, and anticipation of my departure led me to begin packing very early at almost 3 weeks before my flight. But before I dive into the beyond exhilarating portion of strategizing how I fit everything under 50 pounds, there are far more important things to discuss about attending Copenhagen Business School (CBS).
Receiving my student/residence permit from the Danish Consulate required a bit more effort, time, and money than expected. An in-person visa application appointment is one of the first steps to begin the process of acquiring your residence permit, so planning an appointment in advance is important. After receiving the unfortunate news that there was no Danish Consulate in Hawaii that performed residency permit services, I had to schedule an appointment online with a Danish Consulate on the mainland. The nearest consulate from Hawaii is in San Francisco. Fortunately, I was traveling on the mainland in early June, so I was able to sign up for an appointment in Houston, Texas. Appointments do fill up quickly and due to the pandemic, offices were offering fewer appointments. There is a second option to acquire your residence permit once you have arrived in Denmark, however, it was advised to me from CBS that the pandemic had delayed many permit requests and that it would be a riskier route.
Information on housing and your CBS class schedule will be emailed to you in advance, make sure you note the dates when housing and class registration signups are open. It’s important to come prepared with your top dorms/classes and sign up as soon as signups are open. CBS housing gets filled up very quickly, and you want to try to get your top class choices!
Helpful tips for packing/preparing your suitcase:
Take pictures of your suitcase before your flight, in case you need a photo reference in the event that your suitcase gets lost (fingers crossed!)
Have printed/digital copies on hand of important documents needed for travelling (residence permit, passport, university acceptance letter, health insurance, etc.)
Packing cubes were my lifesaver on organizing my clothes and saving space in my suitcase
Bring small essential hygiene items that you will need as soon as you get to the dorm
A small bar of soap
2 travel squeeze bottles filled each with shampoo and conditioner (travel bottles also work great if you eventually want to travel elsewhere while you’re abroad)
Tooth brush and travel sized toothpaste
I could barely sleep the night before my flight, it felt exactly like I was in elementary school anticipating my first day of school! Onto my next adventure...
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