Sharing information with you in Denmark

Because I can't stand the unchanging, passionless life of the education industry; because I can't stand the idea that English majors don't really understand foreign cultures without going abroad; because I can't stand the excitement of my former classmates and roommates going to Europe and the United States and the continent, I chose Denmark as the front stop of my departure from the country, and I don't want to tell too much about the reasons for my departure from the country, I just want to share the information about Denmark with all of you.

In most people's minds, Denmark is a fairy tale kingdom, if it is not the credit of Hans Christian Andersen, I am afraid that not many people know Denmark. It must be a freezing, snowy, bulletproof place, and I'm afraid that most of the time you have to live in the dark - most people told me that, but it's not true. After coming to Denmark, I really understand the benefits of Denmark, all the previous doubts and worries are quiet, safe study abroad life one by one to release.

Danish life

Denmark's currency is the krone, roughly equivalent to the yuan, the currency unit is 1000 krone. The Danes are relatively well off, with high wages, at a minimum of 14,000 kroner per month, and a GDP per capita that has ranked in the top 4 in the world for the last three years. Beer and techno are indispensable in their lives. Bars are the place for Danes to relax and have fun, there is no karaoke here, and bowling is not very popular (which I'm used to, but I really miss it at home). Door-to-door visits are not the main way to get in touch with people here, and it's not polite to drop by unannounced. If friends want to talk or meet up, they usually choose a bar rather than a home. There is a wide variety of bars, discos for the young and clear bars for the middle-aged. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are prime time for bars. The principle of Danish Party is Get drunk, which may be the unique bar culture in Scandinavia.

First of all, you have to change your wrong point of view is the weather in Denmark, the idea that Denmark is freezing can only prove the lack of geographical knowledge. With the Atlantic Ocean on the left and the Baltic Sea on the right, Denmark has a very distinct maritime climate, which is very different from that of Russia at the same latitude. Temperatures do not exceed 25 degrees in the summer, and the average temperature in winter is above 0 degrees. Summer is the golden season in Europe (and also in Denmark), with green grass, sunshine, yellow flowers everywhere plus tulips, it's simply picturesque. In winter, the weather is more difficult to some, the weather is mainly cloudy, there is a continuous drizzle, not a lot of snow, after 4:00 p.m., the sky is basically dark; but in summer, you can still read the newspaper outdoors at 11:00 p.m., and at 3:00 a.m., the sky is bright, it's definitely a good season for recreation and playing part-time jobs.

Most Danes speak English very well, but they also have their own language, Danish, and there aren't too many foreigners who actually learn Danish if they don't want to work in Denmark. The Scandinavian languages have a lot in common and are basically understandable to each other, so it's no wonder that I initially mistook a Norwegian who spoke standard Danish for a Dane. There aren't a lot of TV programs here that are actually in Danish, mostly funny American TV shows or movies, and in Europe it's mostly British English. (Previously in China was strongly advocate American English, disparage the behavior of British English really make me a bit ashamed, in fact, British English is very musical, the word is also quite sophisticated, quite elegant. CNN, EUROSPORTS, EURONEWS and most of the programs from other European countries can be seen, which really makes you feel the pace of Australian integration, and the fact that Europeans can speak several languages in such an environment is not surprising. And Playboy Tv can be watched after 12pm, which is unthinkable at home, but of course China's national conditions are different.

The Danish people's clothing to casual wear, suit is also needed, but may only be used a few times a year, unlike the domestic trend, suit and tie is a status symbol, rather than eating and drinking hard some, clothes must be fashionable. If you are a follower, Europe is your paradise. Although the price of casual wear is more expensive, but it is really the domestic ears, eyes and ears, the quality is also quite secure. Suits, ties, shoes are much cheaper in comparison, and Italian shoes and suits are so cheap on sale that you won't believe it. Classes and work are casual for many Danes, and you won't be surprised to find the manager of the company in the office wearing flip-flops and a T-shirt. But waterproof clothing in this is essential, November to January is Denmark's rainy season, and when it rains there is wind, umbrellas are not very suitable for use. Although Denmark is a developed industrialized country, pollution is well managed and air quality is quite good, which is one of the reasons for their longevity. Clothes don't get dirty easily, and jackets can be worn for a few weeks without too much problem, and it's a good thing for financially strapped international students to save some money on laundry (places that charge 5 kroner, 10 - 20 kroner are reasonably priced).

As in all of Europe, the Danes have a strong sense of identity, probably because they are such a small country (but they are proud of the fact that they beat the British and conquered Norway and Sweden), and they value their cultural traditions, which include many festivals throughout the year. In the calendar Danish people have won the Nobel Prize for Literature three times, whenever this is mentioned, the kind of pride in the natural flow of God. In most European countries are willing to join the euro zone under the premise of the Danes once again let Europe surprised, the referendum in 53% of the people do not want to give up the Danish krone, and even more reluctant to give up the Danish welfare system. In fact, Denmark's relationship with China is not too good, so maybe it would be better to raise Denmark's profile by fighting against the big powers. "I am yself" is a favorite Danish catchphrase. Although there is first-class health insurance, sports are extremely common here, and mostly indoor. Sports stars are admired by young people, especially those who have won Olympic or World Championship medals. Badminton's Pete Geddes. Martin of badminton enjoys a high profile among young people; speedboats have won many gold medals for Denmark; cycling is also popular; and handball was the sport that won them a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics.

The Danes are a farming nation, and they don't deny it; Cookie is no stranger to the term, and farmers are a symbol of wealth without any derogatory connotations, and it's not for the faint of heart to be able to afford to buy a farm, with plenty of water to provide for their security. But Denmark's industry should not be underestimated, for a country with a population of only 5 million people, a few well-known international companies are enough to make them live a rich life. carlberg you should have drank; JBL - speakers, it is unlikely that you have not heard of; Zippa's lighters may be your first choice; Danfoss has also created a lot of jobs for Chinese people. In addition, Danish paints, hearing aids and biopharmaceuticals also have a place in the world. Without a strong economic backing, the Danish welfare system would be a castle in the air.

Denmark's welfare system

Germany was the first country in the world to introduce social welfare. There are four broad types of welfare systems in Europe: the first is the Nordic type, which is concerned with equal distribution, social welfare covers any citizen within the territory, and men and women fully enjoy equal rights. The second is the British type, social welfare is mainly based on demand, to protect those who live in poverty; the third is the German type, social welfare is mainly for those labor workers, they enjoy unemployment benefits and pensions; the fourth is the southern European type, social welfare to the family as a unit, according to the family income to enjoy different benefits.

Denmark's welfare fund is managed by the government and is mainly obtained through taxation. Scandinavia is also known for its high taxes, where 49% of the monthly salary is used to pay taxes, but they don't seem to have much to complain about because the government is responsible for their old age, sickness and death.

Women's rights in Scandinavia are at the forefront of the world, with women enjoying maternity leave for four weeks before and fourteen weeks after giving birth. Husbands also get two weeks of vacation during this period, and another ten weeks can be taken by either spouse. They are entitled to unemployment funds during the period of confinement, but may also be entitled to full pay based on an agreement with their employer. Parents are also entitled to a partial tax exemption for children under the age of 18, and there are additional benefits for single parent families.

Any employee or freelancer who has been a member of the Unemployment Insurance fund for one year and has worked for at least 52 weeks in the last three years is entitled to 65% - 90% of the income from their previous work when they become unemployed. Since 1996, the system has been changed so that if he or she has not worked within five years of being unemployed, the monthly benefit is reduced thereafter. Older people are entitled to a government pension after the age of 60 until the end of their lives.

Medical care is free, and everyone with a yellow card has their own doctor. If you are sick, you can see a doctor for free and pay only part of the cost for medicines. If you need to be hospitalized, food, drink, care all free; if it is due to work-related injuries resulting in the inability to work, the state will be based on previous income and living expenses to give a certain amount of living allowances, and free modification of home facilities. Hearing aids and wheelchairs are provided free of charge by the government.

All sports in Denmark are organized in clubs. To join a club, you need to pay a fee (but only enough to cover a small part of the club's expenses). Most clubs are sponsored by companies and supported by government funds. Wealthy clubs also send free clothing and equipment for competitions.

The Danish education system

Denmark has about 3,000 schools, including primary, secondary, and university. Like China, Denmark has 9 years of compulsory education (but it's really compulsory, students don't have to pay any fees and there are free lunches). Students do not have to be educated in school, but can also study at home or at church. There is a partial fee for the kindergarten level, but most of it is subsidized by the government; elementary school textbooks can be freely developed by the teachers and approved by the board of trustees (elementary school parents are members of the board of trustees).

From the age of 16 or 19, students enter the Chinese equivalent of upper secondary school or vocational training, and most enter the job market directly after vocational training; employment in Denmark has been good in recent years. University and postgraduate studies are also completely free of charge, in fact, higher education is a way out of unemployment for the Danes, students can apply for government scholarships or grants, and enough to cover their living, generally they have a monthly subsidy of 3,000 - 4,000 kroner, which can be said to be free of worries. A lot of things in the school are free, such as internet access and printing, which really creates an atmosphere of learning.

The free education has attracted a lot of international students from various countries, from China, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, European countries, USA, South America and many more. Another benefit of studying abroad is that you get to know the thoughts, values and habits of people from different countries, which is an asset that cannot be bought with money and will help you to communicate with them better.

The rigor of the Germans (a netizen once wrote about his summer working experience in Germany, which has a deeper description of this spirit of the Germans); the gentlemanly manners of the British, whether it is the language or dress (suit, tie) fully reflect their personality; the romance of the French (life is not noticed, but the French girls are really petite and cute. And French people's loyalty to the French language is beyond our imagination); the charming charm of Italians (men are sexy, women are charming, especially their eyes, full of temptation); the boldness of Spaniards, dare to say dare to love; the simplicity of Africans (used to always think that Africans are dirty, quality is not high, but in fact, they are very friendly, especially to the Chinese, but the Africans are poor is an indisputable fact); the Chinese shrewdness. Survival ability is strong. However, the language ability of Chinese students really needs to be improved, speaking is not as good as Europeans and Americans, writing is not as good as Africans, it seems that China's education system needs to be improved. However, due to China's large population, vast consumer market, fast-growing economy, and rising international status, the status of international students has also improved.