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University College of Northern Denmark, Skolevangen 45, Hjørring<br />
Accommodation (more information in chapter "Accommodation")<br />
„Cottage village“<br />
Cottage village is a temporary accommodation for students of NCHM located near Hjørring camping site,<br />
round 15 minutes walking distance from school. Depending on number of international students, you’ll be<br />
either staying in cottages themselves or in an adjacent building (belongs to local football club).<br />
You’ll have your own room or you will share one with other international, there is a kitchen, common<br />
room, showers, washing machines and driers available.<br />
Staying in cottage village is a great way hot to get to know your classmates (and maybe future flatmates)<br />
and you will definitely have some fun. It will also give you time to look for proper accommodation (you<br />
can stay here from 21th August until 15 th October).<br />
Address: Børge Christensens vej. 12, 9800 Hjørring<br />
When to come?<br />
The official start of the programme is at the beginning of September. It’s good to arrive few days earlier in<br />
order to acclimatize and get to know the surroundings<br />
There is no point in coming well in advance (e.g. more than few weeks), unless you‘re planning to travel<br />
around the region (summer in North Jutland is really nice) or look for accommodation. In case you<br />
consider looking for a job, you’ll probably have to wait until the school starts, as some of the<br />
arrangements which are necessary regarding this issue (CPR number, residence permit), are organized by<br />
school itself.<br />
What to take with you?<br />
You can get (almost) everything in Denmark, nevertheless, consider wisely, what is worth taking with you<br />
– Denmark is in general quite expensive country. On the other hand, there are many second-hand shops<br />
(especially in Hjørring), where you can get things like clothes, furniture, electronics and home decorations<br />
for really affordable prices.<br />
Documents: ID, passport, passport photos, other documents you might find relevant (for job search etc.),<br />
medical records (translated, in case you had some serious issues in the past)<br />
Electronics: sockets (two-wired plug, „the Europlug“, 220/230 volts.), MS office is provided by school<br />
Clothes: don’t underestimate local weather, don’t forget outdoor clothes (few lessons will be held<br />
outside, especially during Nature classes) proper shoes, wellingtons, raincoat, something warm, swimsuit<br />
(there is a swimming pool at UCN)<br />
Medicine: medicine you regularly use, medicine for cold, painkillers, vitamins etc.<br />
Other: if you go by car, you can consider taking your bicycle with you, it’s a great way how to get around<br />
Tips!: books in your language, slippers (especially for cottage village!), your favourite mug, hair dryer,<br />
speakers…<br />
Tip! In August, Facebook group will be created for new students.
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