I began considering universities abroad because I could not find a study programme in my home country that genuinely interested me.
I wanted to discover whether universities elsewhere could offer something different, and Denmark quickly became the right choice. I found the programme I had been looking for, tuition was free for EU students at the time, and English was spoken almost everywhere.
Of course, tuition-free education does not mean that living abroad is free. Denmark can be expensive, so financial preparation is still very important.
The admission requirements were not especially difficult, but the process involved many documents and required patience. It took time to complete everything and wait for the final decision.
Kastu supported me throughout the application. They explained which documents I needed, provided useful templates, and answered my questions very quickly.
Instead of trying to understand a long and unfamiliar process alone, I always knew what my next step should be.
During my first months at university, one of the biggest surprises was the amount of group work.
Teamwork is highly valued, and most projects are completed in groups. Even many activities during lectures require students to cooperate, discuss ideas, and find solutions together.
I had not expected group work to be such a major part of the programme, so learning how to adapt was important.
Working with others teaches you how to communicate clearly, divide responsibilities, manage disagreements, and accept that people may approach the same task very differently.
These skills are not only useful at university. They prepare you for almost every future workplace.
Attending lectures is also extremely important. A large part of the information shared by lecturers cannot simply be found in textbooks.
The classes include explanations, examples, and practical knowledge based on the lecturers’ own experience. Missing a lecture can therefore mean missing something that is difficult to learn independently later.
What I appreciate most is that the programme focuses on knowledge and skills that can genuinely be useful in real life.
We are not learning information only to repeat it during an exam. We are learning how to apply it.
Before moving abroad, I was afraid of living separately from my parents and starting again in a country where I did not know anyone.
The beginning naturally felt unfamiliar, but everything changed once I began making friends.
Now my life is filled with studies, work, and time with people I have met here. The country no longer feels as distant or frightening as it did before I arrived.
Of course, I still miss my family sometimes. But living in another European country means that I can travel home when I need to and remain close to the people who matter to me.
Studying abroad taught me that independence does not mean losing your connection with home. It means learning how to build a new life while still keeping the old one close.
My advice to students who are uncertain is to give themselves the opportunity to try.
The fear you feel before leaving may be temporary, while the confidence, friendships, and experience you gain can remain with you for years.
Prepare your documents early, plan your finances, attend your lectures, and be open to teamwork and new people.
Once you find your community, the unfamiliar country can begin to feel like another home.
