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?
Very good idea to go to Denmark. As a foreigner I must say that I have learnt a lot from Danish way of living.
Reply:I don't think there's any need to be extra cautious. As you said, racism is everywhere and you probably have a good idea of which certain extremist group of people to avoid should you ever happen to see them. The Danes in general tend to be openminded. I've met more rasism while living abroad for 6 years than in all my 27 years of living in Denmark.
Reply:You shouldn't get any trouble, they're nice people, or at least that's what I hear. If you're letting racism get in the way of your hopes and dreams, then you're only allowing them to win the battle. Although I could never fully understand what its like to be a visual minority, I feel your pain through spiritual differences which have made some things difficult. Best of luck my dear!
Reply:Alot of Danish people are racist. I would pick another country if i was you. I've currently been in denmark for a few months now and people here aren't as friendly as they are in the states, they dont like foreigners and its very hard to get a job here. Not to mention how expensive it is, its impossible to buy a car or even rent an apartment. You can give a try, you might end up liking it and might even meet some great people. But your family is just looking out for your well-being. Denmark is filled with blonde hair, blue-eyed danish snobs. But you always look on the bright side their are alot of foreigners here and their quite friendly.
Reply:Yes of course. I am american and took the college program in business myself in denmark and now live here. They are more displeased with people from turkey, bosnia, and so on, but in general they accept everyone. they are very nice people. i say displeased only because of the bad ones that cause trouble in this country but i think you get that everywhere, but my experience is most of them , the muslims that is, are very very nice and as an american they have given me no problems and we respect each other. As for black people there are very few and the ones that do come here love it here as well. Most come from africa i believe and some from the states to play basketball, but danes welcome anyone as long as you follow the rules and try to be accustom to their way. It is not dangerous here at all. Danish women seem to have the upper hand here anyway when it comes to dating and socializing it seems, so i wouldn't worry.
if u need help with immigration or school stuff feel free to email me...by the way it is very difficult for females to make danish girlfriends. they tend to shut people out of their circle of friends since childhood. that may be the only hard thing.
it is also hard to find a job for extra money , but depending on where you go to school i might can help. i started my own company on the big part of denmark...close to århus. i have a lot of students that work for me. but i can help in finding stuff for you and giving you any information , as an american might need.
snugglebugglesmb@yahoo.com
Reply:go for it...it's the chance of a lifetime. i don't think you'll have any problems. it's a fairly laid back country. very best of luck to you...have a blast!!
Reply:no you shouldn't worry yourself, because im sure there are a lot of different kinds of people in Denmark... there are different kinds of people everywhere... don't worry, if someone is being racist then just ignore them! hehe that's what i do ... ñ__ñ
Reply:I wouldn't worry. They discriminate against none Danes in generally not just Black. I am a white Canadian and I had a rough time living there but I would still recommend the overseas experience. I went to school in Germany when I was younger and it was a very rewarding experience. I do have a friend in Norway that was born in Africa and the guys fall all over themselves to talk to her so you may find that Danish guys find you exotic. There is nothing to be worried about in terms of violence. I found Copenhagen very safe to live in. Like someone else mentioned the more direct racism is more towards Muslim groups.
Reply:Scandinavian people are in love with black people. You'll probably find a good looking Dane to marry
Reply:no you shouldnt be extra cautious...unless you see the muslims there they are out of control...anyway we all experience racism.....im white and experienced it in china.....you just got to go over there and "do it"....get that experience of living in a different area of the world...if you do experience racism you got to think its no big deal and dont worry about it...every race gets descriminated against somewhere in the world
Reply:I don't know, if DIS is the programme, you're considering applying to, but there is the option to contact former students, who could give you first hand information about being American in Denmark.
I don't know, if you can specifically ask for feedback from black students, but if you explain your concerns, I don't see why not.
Reply:there is absolutely no reason for you to avoid Denmark
- it has excellent schools and great cultural herritage -
and thousands of students come to Denmark (Copenhagen in particular) every year - and trust me you won't regret it.
Danes are friendly people, but quite private as well, so they won't interfere with your life in anyway - on a plus side CPH has a great night life and people don't really care what colour is your skin. There are quite a few interracial couples coming by my place of work and nobody turns a head or gives them a funny look.
I really don't see any reason for you not to come to DK.
Just relax and you'll have great time
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