Whats it like in denmark?

1) Houses: Most people live in one-story houses with a backyard, isolated from the road. It is very nice and cozy. The inventory tends to be very clean cut, light and modern. Denmark is very proud of "Danish design", and even when we don't have the authentic designs, we still keep the style. Also, as the other poster said, think Ikea. Potato is a very important thing in our food. Danes practically never eat take-out. Pork in any way possible, and potatoes, that's what we like. Try our many rice puddings at Christmas. TV, we have one tv-company from the state. There are never commercials, and it tends to be a bit more educational: Documentaries, ballet etc. Then we have a partly state-channel, with almost no commercials. It airs a lot of mainstream stuff, and are especially good with premier movies without interuption. Then we have the tv company "3" which has many commercials. They have many channels, also swedish and norwegian. it is movies, tv shows etc. We have big flat screens :D 2) Danes care alot about fashion. When I lived in the US, I noticed a lot of people didn't mind wearing like commercial-tshirts, and not form-fitted clothes and stuff. In Denmark, I have only seen people wear that for gym or to sleep. Alot of people wear high-fashion for everyday use. There are also a lot of "alternative", like dreadlocks and hippie stuff, but even that follows fashion. We have most of the same shoes, converse, nike, Vans, what ever. I don't remeber seeing any Kawasaki while I lived in the US, but I guess they are pretty much out anyway. Games, oops, I don't know :b I really know anyone who plays games, but I am sure there are some... names: Camilla, Christian, Louise, Kasper, Line, Mathias, Maria, Nicolai, Julie, Martin, Katrine, Rasmus, Christina, Mads, Pernille, Mikkel, Mette, Anders, Cecilie, Jacob. Most popular for my generation (92) my name is not there, I had just moved to the US, so my parents made my name ekstra Danish: Astrid. It is old norse, there are many of that kind of name as well, look up norse mytholegy, it is very interesting. Weather? Cold! Right now it is -4F (-20C). In the summer, on a hot day it might get to 70F (bit over 20C). And it is very dark: In the winter the sun doesn't rise until like 9:30 and will set again before 3. But in the summer it will be light all night, and it is very cosy to sit out with a blanket and a bonfire :) Most people don't have extra channels, but you can buy them. We start in grade 0 when we are 6 and continue 'till we are 16 in 9th grade. It is very different from the US: We have more responsibility, the teachers are not as much of an authority, and it is all about class participation. In the US you learn a lot of things word for word in the text, and then have a multiple choice test. We almost never have tests, and never multiple choice, always essay. We don't learn word by word, but we learn the skills, like how to analyse a text, how to make a commercial, etc. All exams are oral. Then, many people take an alternative year, like go to a sports boarding school, or go abroad. Then, if you have good grades you can continue to Gymnasiums: There are 3 different kinds, technical, business or common. There you can choose classes that fits your future needs. It is much like college. Or you can take many other educations of course. 6 hours. I teach Danish to foreign exchangestudents, send me an email if you want :) Also, if you are going to Denmark, there are many free courses. Accents in English? People are very good in English, but often have accents. Try to youtube it, there are many people speaking English. Or do you mean Danish accents? There is "standard danish" like they speak on the radio and stuff, but some accents in isolated places in Jutland are intelligable to others. Visit? Book a flight and a hotel :) It is very organized to travel to, and as mentioned, people have excellent english. But please, send me an Email, I will be happy to elaborate :) I am currently travelling, but will be back in Denmark in a few days.