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It seems that there is little daring in a pure critique of Advent. There are many well-deserved and necessary sieges that have yet to laid, and it would be deceptive to not mention the poverty of institutional lucidity in much of the old world when the Advent...

” I’d be very happy to [...] share what I know about this vaguely odd, but quite pleasant, place.”These words were written to me in an email response to a request to meet with a fellow at my college at the beginning of this academic year (23/24). That college is...

Surrounded by les lumières de Noël and fuelled by vin chaud, croissants, and coffee, December in Reims is magnifique. Or at least it has been the times I have dared to peek out into the real world, after being locked away in the library for 8+ hours. As I am finishing...

15,600,000,000 EUR. That’s the approximate value of scholarships available for international students each year - in Europe alone! These scholarships - needless to say - come in different sizes and shapes, but comparing that to the 6 out of 10 students who abandon...

On the 11th of March 2020, I received an offer from the University of Oxford to study a Master's in Science in law and Finance. I was beyond excited, happy, and proud but also a bit scared. Would I be able to keep up with such bright and intelligent students? How...

The story of why I decided to study classics begins with a spontaneous decision. The year was 2011, and I had to indicate which A-levels I wanted to take at the gymnasium I attended in Denmark. I remember having a feeling that it was somehow set in stone that I was to...

As August and graduation approach, I look back on my bachelor's at Berkeley College in New York City. What should have been two years of education, challenges, fun, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, quickly became long hours of online school in Denmark, living with...

One of the questions I get asked a lot is how I got into Harvard. Unlike math, college admission isn’t an exact science. While that can seem frustrating, it’s also what makes it so exciting – and obtainable! When I applied back in 2019, I was certain I wouldn’t get in...

In the middle of “Christmas joy, post-exam”-relief, 16 other students and I from CBS’ GLOBE program took off on an almost empty plane – the destination being Hong Kong. Not only had our semester at the Chinese University of Hong Kong been jeopardized by the Covid...

Hi! I’m Anton from Denmark and I study Political Science in Copenhagen. After having studied remotely since March, I was hanging on to the slight hope of schools reopening in time for my planned exchange to London in the fall of 2020. Unfortunately, as the end of...

When I, by pure coincidence, decided to apply for some of the UK’s top universities in 2016, it was out of a desire to experience an international culture and try on a different academic environment. I was accepted into UCL’s bachelor program in History, and, buzzing...

Hi there! My name is Baltazar, and while I am originally from Denmark, I am now doing my first year of my undergraduate degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Oxford. When asked to write a blog post for NSAC, I was a bit unsure as to what to...

As a 19-year-old Finn, who grew up in Belgium and is now studying in Ireland to obtain a Professional Pilots License, it is safe to say I have rarely been one to slip into the molds that so much of society seems to conform to.Given that you are reading this Nordic SAC...

The decision to study abroad is quite life changing and making the decision while the world finds itself in a global health crisis does not make it any easier. Caroline works for the non-profit Project Access, who through their peer-to-peer network and knowledge base...

It was mid-March when reality seemed to slowly come apart at the seams.I remember one rather ominous meeting. I and a couple of my peers met with an academic who was supposed to accompany us on a study trip to the US. I had been following the news both in the UK,...

I never thought that I would think of another place as my home the same way I think about Stockholm being my home. But after spending 10 months in Las Vegas and getting to know the people, the culture, the school system, and the area, I feel just as at home in Nevada...

Sitting in lock-downed Brussels, Natasha, NSAC’s President, is experiencing working from home at its finest and has shared her tips and tricks with us on how to make the most out of your day in times of a global health crisis. Wake up earlyWhen the lock down started,...

For as long as I can remember, I have been dreaming about living abroad. However, it was not before I moved to London this summer, that I got the chance to try it out myself. The reason why I moved to London was that I had got an internship at Nova Founders Capital....

Back in November 2018, I applied for exchange as part of my bachelor degree at CBS. I longed for new people, new cultures, and new adventures. Little did I know I was signing up for all of that to a much greater extent than I would have ever imagined. I was accepted...

University subjects can be daunting and scary, however, throughout my experience I have found out that sharing this feeling with a good study group can significantly improve the experience out of those subjects.What do I mean by a study group and why is it worth...

Going abroad involves planning ahead.During the planning, you should expect to experience ups.. and downs.There may be a long period from making the decision to pursue going abroad and the actual application deadlines.This might divert and discourage you from making...

Around one and a half years ago I stared at my computer. I wanted to do a master’s degree abroad, but where? I started narrowing down my scope, and I quickly realized that, in contrast to some universities in Denmark, universities in the UK offer a plethora of...

With a mix of excitement and a big portion of jetlag, I gaze out the window and watch as the snow-covered rolling hills fly past my friend’s car. I zone out to the sound of the Lumineers, and I can’t help but think this is the start of a new adventure. We’re on...

Has it ever crossed your mind that you could be studying at an American University? Have you ever considered applying to New York University but you felt discouraged because there are “so many more students who are smarter and brighter than you are”? Well, this is...

When I graduated from high school, I moved to London to do a one-year internship at a law firm as part of the Danish PIU-program. Much of what I ended up taking with me were things I had not expected.When I graduated from high school in Odense in 2016, I had spent my...

Have you ever been enticed by the idea of spending a summer at a well-renowned university, getting familiar with life as a researcher and experiencing campus life abroad? Then this is not the guide for you. If not, I suggest you continue reading, because I have 20/20...

For the past two years, I have been living and studying in Milan, probably mostly famous for being the fashion capital of Italy but I can assure you it has a lot more to offer than that. I have grown up in Denmark, went to kindergarten and school there and I have...

Where should I go on my exchange?Going to California was always my dream, though I knew little about the place at first, it was “the American dream” that pulled me towards Berkeley - a university known for its excellence in research and high academic standards. This...

When I was ten I moved to Nottingham in the UK. I was not fond of having to leave my family and friends behind, to move to a country where I could not speak the language. Nevertheless, I am tremendously thankful for the tools that this four-year experience has given...