If you are considering a foreign stay, we have made the perfect guide to how to plan it best. As a student in higher education, you are offered the opportunity to take a semester or more abroad depending on which education you are studying. It is an opportunity that many students take because it benefits both academic and, not least, the social aspect. In addition, it is also an obvious option if you want to work abroad in the future.
To plan your stay abroad can seem too unmaskable to many, because you are primarily responsible for everything, why we have made a guide to help you understand the preparation.

Where would you like to go?

Firstly, you should consider where you want to go. Some universities already collaborate with several foreign universities in advance, and the lists are typically available on the various websites from the educational institutions, and if not, you can ask your education site. If you choose a university that your school already collaborates with, it will clearly be easier for your planning because you will not be responsible for the practical things like contacting the university. However, there are also many who choose to arrange their stay abroad, but it requires much more time and preparation.
Many already have an idea where they want and if you have some dream of working in a particular country after your education, it's really here that you can take the opportunity to see if that dream is to be realized. Many also travel with their studmates where they are admitted to the same university as it may seem more safe to have some around you already know.
Be sure to do a good research on the many options that you have, so you choose the right country and university.

The most important preparations for your study stay

Once you've found the place you want to study, it's time for you to do some good preparations before you travel. The sooner you start planning your stay abroad, the better it is. Start usually a year before, your stay abroad must take place.
First of all, you must submit an application to the chosen university, and the application procedure depends a lot on which educational institution you are affiliated with.
In most places, there are only 1-2 application deadlines a year, so remember to keep an eye on them.
In addition, you should also consider whether you want to qualify for your subjects abroad, and you wish to do this, remember to get a prior approval from your education in Denmark.
In many places you must also prove that you have some good language skills, and can either be done through documentation or language tests.
In addition, you also have to control a home, insurance, visa and residence permit.

Make a realistic budget

When you are going abroad, it may be a pleasure if you did not make a budget beforehand. A good idea is to make your budget before you leave and make it as realistic as possible, as things cost more than you ever expect.
If you are already outside, you can use it as a starting point because you already know your spending habits. As a rule, you will need to spend some extra money as you would like to try more in a short period of time.
The prices of the goods vary considerably from country to country, so try to figure out if they are generally cheaper or more expensive than in Denmark. Also consider how much you want to spend on pleasures, as it's typically those who make the most money.
Remember to see your budget as a helping hand to get a healthy economy while you're away. It can be adjusted along the way if this is needed.

We hope that with this guide you will get a better overview of how to best plan your stay abroad so you will have an experience that you will soon forget. Remember, you can always ask for help at your place of education as they most likely want to help you. Good trip!