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What is a Danish folk college?

Danish folk colleges are a unique concept and part of the non-formal educational system in Denmark. Classes are based on dialogue and mutual learning between teachers and students. The students stay at the college during the course. Living at a folk college is very much about intercultural awareness and personal growth. Students are young young people between 18 and 30 years. The colleges aim to attract students who wish to develop their skill and understanding in their particular field of interest and who also wish to develop personally and become more clear about their future direction.

More about this particular folk college

The Vestjylland Folk College is a cultural power plant, placed in the beautiful nature by the Fjord of Ringkøbing (a town with about 60.000 inhabitants) and nearby the North Sea.

It considers itself the green folk college of Denmark. Meals are 60-90% organics, the folk college has its own wind turbine which supplies the school with C02 neutral energy together with its solar- and geothermal system. Their ecological garden “Garden of Wonder” gives inspiration to new ways of sustainability.

The primary subjects are sustainable lifestyle, ecological entrepreneurship, dancing, music, singing, creative arts (such as ceramics and painting) as well as theatre, cooking and writing. You can dig into one or two main subjects or create a schedule with a broad cultural content.

Other subjects include areas such as politics and philosophy, sport and outdoor life as well as Danish for foreigners.

Read more about the Vestjylland Højskole on http://www.vestjyllandshojskole.dk/english.html

Practicalities

  • All costs in connection with your participation in this program are included: such as food, accommodation and orientations. However, you will need to bring pocket money for your own spending. Denmark is an expensive country so it is recommended having a minimum of USD 170 per month.
  • You will be invited to mid-term orientations with AFS in April and November.
  • You will be met by AFS on arrival to Copenhagen airport and helped board the train for your folk college.

Detalles del Programa

  • Tipo de Programa
    • Language
    • Study Abroad
  • Ubicación
  • Programa individual o para grupos
    Individual o Grupal
  • Aspectos destacados del programa
    • Live and study with young people from all over the world
    • Take part in the educational and social activities at the folk college going on 24/7
    • Study sustainable living and engage in arts and creativity
    • Develop your strenghts and become clearer about your future
    • Spend time with your very own Danish contact family

Lo que está incluido en la cuota de participación

  • Hospedaje
  • Servicio de Atención de Emergencias 24/7
  • Comidas
  • Certificado de Competencias Globales
  • Apoyo Continuo
  • Orientaciones previas al intercambio
  • Orientaciones durante el intercambio
  • Re-Orientación
  • Access to Alumni Network
  • Presencia Mundial
  • 70 Años de experiencia
  • Persona Contacto
  • Transporte internacional ida y vuelta
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Domestic Transport
  • Asistencia en la solicitud de visas
  • Seguro médico internacional
  • Cultural Tours
  • Algunos Materiales de Clase

Costos NO incluidos en la cuota de participación

  • Costos de Visa y Pasaporte
  • Gastos personales
  • Examen médico que debe realizarse antes de viajar
  • Tours o Excursiones