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Studying at Egmont Højskolen in Denmark
Students have approximately 24 lessons a week. Lessons consist of lectures, group exercises and subject-related excursions. The learning environment is participatory, promoting the sharing of experiences.
The teaching methods differ markedly from the typically authoritarian style to which most participants are accustomed. Students are encouraged to think independently and to be critical. With regular intervals, we break up the schedule and do something different. The first week at Egmont is an introduction focused on getting to know one another.
In addition to the scheduled Global Line lessons, students will participate in various sports activities, and there will be a morning assembly, lectures and information meeting during the week.
Study trips
Once during the course, the whole school goes on a five-day study trip abroad. There are normally 3-4 different destinations. Accordingly, Global Line students must decide where they want to go. Destinations vary from year to year, but will typically be the capitals of nearby countries, such as Berlin (Germany), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Stockholm (Sweden) and Prague (Czech Republic).
Autumn vacation
Danish students have their autumn vacation in the third week of October. During this week there is a special programme for Global Line students. Last year a visiting journalist organised an intensive workshop aimed at improving writing skills.
Weekends
In weekends and some nights, all students are responsible for practical duties, such as cleaning tables after meals, doing the dishes and tidying up after parties.
Some weekends will have an activity programme, such as seminars, training sessions, excursions etc. There will also be a chance to visit Danish partner organisations.
Activities with Danish partner organisations
It is important to create the best possible relations between the individual participant and his/her Danish partner organisation. This normally takes place through visits, meetings and events at the office of the Danish organisation.
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