Launch of new Danish Vietnamese Alumni Network

Your life will never be the same, once your passport has been stamped, said Morten Pristed, Councillor, Education and Health, Danish Embassy, Vietnam during the official launch the new Denmark Vietnam Alumni Network.

A powerful experience

Fifteen international students met in Denmark 1978-80 to study Urban Planning and Housing. In August 2011 six of the fifteen met again face to face in Copenhagen. Journalist Jan Kjaer interviewed them.

A study environment that imitates achievements in the real world

Edouard Mensah, Benin. Master, University of Copenhagen. Junior Fellow (Gender Innovation Lab) The World Bank, Washington

I was first shocked by the fact that there were student group projects in mostly all courses, and that one's grade depends on group performance more than on individual performance. I later got used to it.I realized how this imitated achievements in the real world.

The Danish experience will stay with me forever

Margaret Owusu, Ghana. PhD, University of Copenhagen. Head of Division, Microbiology and Mushroom Research: CSIR-Food Research Institute.

My three years experience in Denmark is one that will live with me for life. The experience was eye-opening as I learnt a lot socially and culturally aside my academic learning.

Family of highly professional fellows

Festival Godwin Boateng, Ghana. Master, Roskilde University. PhD Student, RMIT University, Australia.

My Danish experience was awesome. Danes are beautiful people, even though initially not open. The language is quite hard to learn, but it is not a huge problem because almost every Dane speaks English. Denmark is a very orderly society and I loved the clean air. 

A peaceful country with friendly, frank people

Nguyen Dac Khoa, Vietnam. PhD, University of Copenhagen. Lecturer, Deputy Head of Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Biotechnology R&D Institute, Can Tho Un.

The Danish education system is among the highest rated systems in the world. It ensures that students obtain adequate knowledge and skills during their studies. The system provides high learning conditions where facilities and references necessary for studying are offered.

I enjoyed beautiful Copenhagen

Abdukadir Obul, China. PhD Research, University of Copenhagen. Professor.

I had 10 very nice months in Denmark. I enjoyed beautiful Copenhagen very much. Danida Fellowship Centre (DFC) organized several lectures on different aspects, for example about politics and social issues. Industry related subjects were also covered.