Danida Scholarships FAQ For Danida Fellowship Centre

Q How do I get to Danida Fellowship Centre?
A The Centre is located on a street called Hostrupsvej. The easiest way to get there is to take bus #29 from the Town Hall Square or from Vesterport Station. The bus should have Vanløse, Ålekistevej as its final destination. It stops in the very near vicinity of the Centre at Hostrupsvej 22.
Another possibility is to take the Metro from Nørreport Station (destination Vanløse) and get off at Frederiksberg Station. From the station there is a 5 minutes walk to the Centre.

Q What is the level of prices in Denmark?
A In Denmark, the level of prices is relatively high. However, the fellow's allowance is sufficient to maintain a decent living standard.

Q What should the fellow bring to Denmark?
A It is a good idea for the fellows to bring a national dress, CDs with music or musical instruments for entertainment during their stay in Denmark. If there are some special spices that are needed for cooking, it could be a good idea to bring them as they might not be readily available in Denmark.

Q What language is spoken in Denmark?
A Denmark has its own language - Danish, but many Danes also speak English, especially young people. These days, English is taught in school from the 4th grade and onwards. However, among the elderly, there is a substantial number who do not speak any English.

Q Is the tap water drinkable?
A Yes, the tap water is drinkable everywhere in Denmark. This means that it is also safe to eat raw vegetables, salads, etc. which have been rinsed under running water.

Q Is there any dangerous wildlife in Denmark?
A Not really - the biggest carnivore is the badger (average size: 80 cm in length and 10 kg in weight). It is rarely seen as it hunts during the night and because it avoids people. The mosquitoes in Denmark do not carry malaria. Quite a lot of dogs are held as pets in Denmark, and almost all of them are well trained. There are very few natural dangers in Denmark.

Q How much crime is there in Denmark?
A The crime rate in Denmark is low. It is safe to walk the streets at night. However, fellows should always lock the door when leaving their room. If they are accommodated at ground floor level, they should also leave windows shut.

Q Will fellows be able to meet the Queen of Denmark?
A There will be no formal arrangements to this effect. However, since the Queen of Denmark walks the streets like an ordinary citizen, a fellow might just bump into her somewhere.

Q Are Danish girls and women 'easy'?
A In general, Danes have a relaxed attitude towards the body and towards sexuality. Fellows will notice this on the streets, in shops, on beaches, in parks, in the Arts, on television, etc. This should by no means be thought of as an invitation to make advances on a girl or a woman, based only on the fact that she dresses or acts in, what the fellow might regard as a provocative or inviting manner. If a fellow does make advances, it is very important to stress that in Denmark a "no" means "no", it is every girl's or woman's right to say "no", and, under all circumstances, a "no" is to be respected.

Q Are Danes a religious people?
A Although more than 90% of the Danish population is members of the Danish National Evangelical Lutheran Church, Danes cannot be said to be a very religious people. The Church is mainly used for baptisms, confirmations, weddings, and funerals. Only a small minority attends church on a regular basis. Other denominations are primarily found in the larger cities. Services held in English can also be found in the larger cities.