Should I, a black female, go to Denmark for the Study Abroad Program?

Hey, i'm thinking about going to Denmark for the Study Abroad program at my school. I'm facinated with the culture but some of my family members do not think it is a good idea to go there because I may experience extreme racism because i'm black. I know racism exists everywhere but should I be extra cautious being a black female in Denmark or are my families worries unjustified?

Should I, a black female, go to Denmark for the Study Abroad Program?
I won't lie and say that there aren't any racism in Denmark, but I don't think you have much to worry about, there are the occasional ignoramus, but for most people your skin color will be a good conversation starter. You are in one of the more safe places in the world, but it never hurts using a little dose of healthy caution when exploring (as I would advise anyone to do visiting new unknown places).





You will most likely be taught in English if you attend University and 90% of Danes speaks English so that won't be a problem.





On a side note Denmark is an expensive place to live so if you're short on funds maybe it's not the best place.





Another little advise if you're there for a whole year is buy a bicycle and save a good chunk of money getting around. You can get a good, but cheep bicycle at police auctions.





Hope you enjoy your stay in DK :-)
Reply:One should travel, if only to gain perspective on where you live now. It's worth it. Answers.com amplifies the reading boxes, if nobody noticed, encouraging the elderly to ANSWER clearly. Yes, you should go. Black is not so big, a young female seeing the world is moreso. Stay with a group/friend(s) and travel about. See the world. NEVER play alone away from home.





Never trust "friends" without references in foreign lands. Trust your instincts and you'll be 50% OK.





I feel really good about that 50%, though.
Reply:It is a sophisticated and tolerant country. In fact as an American you might be shocked how tolerant. The first time you go the beach you'll see that if somebody doesn't want to wear a swimsuit, well, they just don't. And by North American standards it is incredibly safe.


Go, enjoy.
Reply:Rascism is not as huge a problem in other democracies as it is in the United States, so I don't think you'll have many problems because of your skin color...





But you might be razzed a bit if you tell them you're an American. (Use the Canadian angle, you'll be treated much better.)
Reply:i understand your families concerns, but like you said, racism is everywhere. don't let people's ignorance stop you from discovering new things, especially a culture that you are interested in. the opportunity is here, don't let it pass!
Reply:Hi, I am russian, born there, and have lived in Denmark almost my whole life, 13 years now. There is some racism in Denmark, but not much, and not as other places. I personally don't think you have anything to worry about, you are safe, it is a very safe country. Also, you are american but black, so you are not from a muslim or such country, and danish people speak good english, so you should have no problems.