What It Was Really like Living in Denmark as a Student | Danish Culture, People, Food, Experience!

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @tiffanykwu
    @tiffanykwu 3 года назад +7

    Ahhh I wanted to study abroad when I was in college and this is making me regret not doing it! Denmark looks so beautiful and it’s definitely on my bucket list to visit 😍 thanks for sharing your experience!!

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      Ahhh well I’m sure you can make up for it by traveling to Denmark someday ❤️ so happy you enjoyed my story of Denmark 🥰

  • @420SuperBeanz
    @420SuperBeanz 3 года назад +9

    if you ever come back to Denmark you should visit the second biggest city called Aarhus. its so beautiful

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      I have been there before! Loved it!!!

  • @skemsen
    @skemsen 3 года назад +1

    Great video - so glad you like it here with us :-) You have a great positive vibe and attitude.

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +2

      Loved it in Denmark! Thank you for the sweet comment ❤️ hope to visit soon!

  • @Jelnas_Diary
    @Jelnas_Diary 3 года назад +4

    Nice to bumped in to your channel and hear about your experience living here in Denmark. I am a Filipina living here for 7 years now though in the countryside- Jylland, and i also make vlogs now and then about my life here... Subscribed!

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +1

      That’s so amazing! I can’t wait to check out your channel...I subbed as well ❤️ absolutely in love with Denmark! Is it true that hygge is popular over there? In your perspective?

    • @Jelnas_Diary
      @Jelnas_Diary 3 года назад

      @@JackieEm Thanks for subscribing! Yes, they also talk a lot about hygge here in Jylland.. Guess most if not all Danes are quiet proud of hygge.

  • @itsfaithtime
    @itsfaithtime 3 года назад +3

    So excited for this!! 🥰

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      Yay! So excited for you to watch!

  • @itsfaithtime
    @itsfaithtime 3 года назад +4

    Jackie, this sounds like such an amazing experience!! I've already wanted to visit and/or live in Denmark but now I wanna be there even more!!! 😂😂 Just sent this to my husband and hopefully you'll be able to help me convince him too 🙏 I love it!!

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      Haha! yes yes yes you should definitely go once we can all travel again! There are so many places to visit with cute and enchanting neighborhoods. The food is delicious! There's countless museums, castles, and cities to visit! I love Scandanavian style and architecture. The country is built on efficiency and sustainability. And the landscapes are absolutely breath-taking! So so in love with Denmark haha! I hope this convinces your hubby!

    • @mikeyb2932
      @mikeyb2932 3 года назад

      If you need more help to convince him, then maybe a family that moved from Chicago to Denmark can help you out. They have lived here for some years now and have started making some really good RUclips videos.
      ruclips.net/channel/UCbUKQV-6l9eibUvJ5xrI-NQ
      They have made videos ranging from traveling around Denmark to talking about a basic look at taxes (comparing US and DK) and also videos talking about how they feel that some of the digital systems here make life easier and less stressful.
      If there is something in particular you are interested in I can try and see if I can link some specific videos.
      This is the edit:
      Oh by the way, you do know that our two nations (Canada and Denmark) are at war right? (Hans Island)

  • @vickyjwalters
    @vickyjwalters 3 года назад +4

    Really enjoyed this! I’ve always wanted to visit Denmark, you really brought it to life ❤️💕❤️

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      That makes me so happy!! That’s the goal haha to bring My experience to life ❤️ you live near Denmark right?

    • @vickyjwalters
      @vickyjwalters 3 года назад

      @@JackieEm I live in the UK ❤️

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      @@vickyjwalters I love the UK! You’re so close to Denmark ❤️

  • @TheChiefEng
    @TheChiefEng 3 года назад +4

    I think the best way to describe Danes is using the English word "Unpretentious".
    You may have discovered that Danes in general work to live, they don't live to work.
    The free time is actually very important to Danes.
    I have to admit that we Danes can come around as being very reserved, but if you manage to make friends with a Dane, you have a friend for life.

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +1

      I definitely agree with you! I noticed that Danes like their free time. And making good friends with Danes is a great experience! I really appreciate your culture so much 😊

  • @NicoleOBierChannel
    @NicoleOBierChannel 3 года назад +4

    This is making me so excited to visit Europe already. 😄Awwww! It's so sweet that even in Denmark you clicked with Filipinos and spent time with them! 💖🇵🇭

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      Yeah they were so nice! It was nice finally eating Filipino food again and watching ppl karaoke 😋. Definitely reminded me of family ❤️

  • @venjeli
    @venjeli 3 года назад +2

    ❤️❤️loved the video! What a great experience, thanks for sharing!!!

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      Thank you Ellie! It definitely was an amazing experience ❤️

  • @alejandramartin2250
    @alejandramartin2250 3 года назад +2

    Wonderful video Jackie we need more virtual travel videos to endure the pandemic 😷 thank you for for all your wonderful work.

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Alejandra! What country would you like to virtually travel to next? 🥰

  • @delectio9355
    @delectio9355 3 года назад +4

    I understand what happened to you in the winter time in Denmark. We call it Winter depression, because even a lot of Danes feel sad and gloomy, when it gets dark so early for months. Besides all that, I'm so glad to know you enjoyed our country:)

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +4

      That makes sense! But I know the concept of Hygge helps a lot of people especially during winter. And I love hygge! It was just a lot of getting used to since I was born and raised in California. I never really experienced a cold winter before 😊 but some aspects were lovely!! ❤️❤️

  • @Nicole-Hopkins
    @Nicole-Hopkins 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for sharing!! ✨💕 looks absolutely beautiful!

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      Thanks Nicole! it really was one of the best countries I've ever been to!

  • @_sofie
    @_sofie 3 года назад +9

    Don’t worry about the pronunciation, our pronunciation is dumb lmao. I’m so glad that you liked Denmark! Lots of love.

    • @_sofie
      @_sofie 3 года назад +1

      Also the rice porridge is called risengrød

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +2

      Haha the pronunciation is difficult but I like the way the language sounds 🥰 sending love to you as well!

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +2

      @@_sofie I might make risengrød in a future video!!

  • @perjrgensen8280
    @perjrgensen8280 3 года назад +3

    Jackie great video.. Greetings from Denmark..

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +1

      Hello Per! Thank you! 🙂 greetings from California!

  • @madshagen5849
    @madshagen5849 3 года назад +1

    Rice porridge is either 1)"Risengrød" -rice boiled in cream milk for 30-40 minutes and with a pinch of salt added in the end. Served hot with butter in the middle and strewn with cinnamon and sugar or 2) Ris-a-la-mande (which despite its pretentious french-sounding name meaning "almond-rice" is a Danish invention )which is risengrød which has been cooled and then mixed with whipped cream and chopped almonds and vanilla. Served cold with sweet cherry sauce.

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +1

      Yes! I forgot the name but thank you for reminding me ☺️ it’s sooo delicious I might make it today!! Is it usually a meal or just a snack/dessert?

    • @madshagen5849
      @madshagen5849 3 года назад

      @@JackieEm Risengrød is often a meal whereas ris-a-la-mande is more of a dessert or snack.

  • @esbenrasmussen4289
    @esbenrasmussen4289 3 года назад +1

    7:51 Shawarma - It is beef filet marinated in all spice cumin coriander and other spices, stacked onto a big 3 feet skewer that rotates inside a vertical gas grill. Like a vertical chicken rotisserie. Then they cut meat off of it from the outside in, and put it in a circular flat bread, with lettuce tomatoes and a creme fraiche dressing, then roll it up in tin foil.

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      Yesss!!!!!! That is what it was! It was so delicious! It was all over Copenhagen. I haven’t had it since I was in Denmark. It was a treat for me every time I had it. Thank you for letting me know 😊😊🎉

    • @esbenrasmussen4289
      @esbenrasmussen4289 3 года назад

      @@JackieEm Did you say you lived in SF? I just googled and I found 17 places. Only thing to look out for is that the meat is not minced. It needs to be whole pieces of meat. Actually it is only forund in Copenhagen in the true version like described above, there are cheaper versions where the meat is like hamburger meat held together with "meat glue" which is disgusting

  • @allisonc520
    @allisonc520 3 года назад +1

    Love your video😍 You're fun and positive person. Thanks for sharing your story. Liked and subscribed👍🏼 Greetings from London.

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Allison! I saw your channel as well and subbed ❤️ happy you liked the video!

  • @KHValby
    @KHValby 3 года назад +2

    I'm old enough to be your Grandpa :-) ! I'm Danish and Totally loved your post ;-) .! Been to San Fran. One of my favorite US Cities :-) ! Jackie!! You seem like a good person, and you will always be Welcome here ;-) !!

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +3

      So happy you found my video!! So happy you enjoyed my video 😃 I’m glad you enjoyed SF! It’s a fun and beautiful city!! I can’t wait to go back to Denmark again!!

  • @FlyPhoenixFly
    @FlyPhoenixFly 3 года назад +4

    You’re so cute! I’ve been to Europe but haven’t hit the Scandinavian countries yet. New here and excited to see more videos from you!

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      That makes me so happy! Welcome to my community ❤️ I hope you can someday visit Scandinavia...i feel like it’s a little different than the rest of Europe! Excited to look at your videos as well!

  • @willsoe1
    @willsoe1 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for your kind review of Denmark. I think that everyone who leaves their family to travel experiences a little loneliness - especially if you're not “on the road” a lot if that makes sense. If you're traveling around and seeing a lot, you don't have time to be lonely. Well, that's my experience anyway... You're right about Denmark not being diverse as such, though there are areas in and around Copenhagen where you can meet different cultures. You should always try to find your favorite cuisine wherever you go, I always look for Vietnamese food, when I travel. Be it Berlin, Mallorca or Kristianstad, I always have an eye out for Vietnamese food.

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      Thanks Laila!! I was a bit lonely but for the most part, living in Denmark was one of the best moments of my life. So much adventure and excitement 🥰 I think it was the cold winters that I had to get used to though but I loved the feeling of hygge during those times. And yes, it wasn’t that diverse but I discovered shwarmas in Copenhagen and they were amazing!! Probably one of my favorite street foods I’ve had there. You seem very experienced with traveling...love it 😍

  • @kimtoftjohannsen9099
    @kimtoftjohannsen9099 3 года назад +4

    You talk about Copenhagen, but there is a picture of Sønderborg in your video, my beautiful city, did you go here aswell? And what did you think?😊

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +1

      I think I went to sonderborg!! It was so long ago. I don’t quite remember but all of Denmark was incredibly beautiful I was in awe 😍😍 hope to come back someday!

    • @kimtoftjohannsen9099
      @kimtoftjohannsen9099 3 года назад

      @@JackieEm thanks for the answer and you are a very positive person, so you are always welcome ❤

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      @@kimtoftjohannsen9099 thank you ❤️❤️

  • @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188
    @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 2 года назад

    You may also find foreign restaurants in Denmark, mostly in larger cities of course. McDonalds is well known, but we also have Chinese and Indian restaurants. ;-)

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  2 года назад

      Will have to try an Indian restaurant next time I visit 🥰

  • @alexanderkaiser89
    @alexanderkaiser89 3 года назад +3

    You can get all kinds of food here in Denmark from all nationalities. Your host family probably just wanted to introduce danish food to you :)

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +2

      That’s very true!! I only saw Afghan food when I lived there but I know there was more? What is your favorite restaurant in Denmark? ☺️

    • @alexanderkaiser89
      @alexanderkaiser89 3 года назад

      @@JackieEm Well i don’t live in Copenhagen, i live in Aalborg, Nordjylland. But over here it is either Visa or Min Olivia.

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +1

      I just looked at pictures of Aalborg and got a little emotional because it’s so beautiful and I can’t wait to visit there someday! Wow it looks like a dream

    • @alexanderkaiser89
      @alexanderkaiser89 3 года назад

      @@JackieEm It really is, you may not hear about it internationally but definitely worth a visit. Though in 2019 on New York Times Aalborg got rated 8th of cities you should watch, which im pretty proud of.
      www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/travel/places-to-visit.html

  • @createinspireco1768
    @createinspireco1768 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing your experience Jackie 🙂 Would love to visit Denmark one day

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      I’m so happy you enjoyed! I hope you can visit one day ❤️

  • @Ro-xs4ju
    @Ro-xs4ju 3 года назад +1

    Was the host family actually chill? Any bad experience?

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      To be honest, no I didn’t have any bad experiences! Very grateful about that!

  • @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188
    @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 11 месяцев назад

    The Scandinavian countries are very similar Societies with High Taxes but also Societies which takes care of its inhabitants, with providing Healthcare, Education and a decent basic Pension for all.
    As an owner I often look at people riding Brompton, folding bikes and the films from New York have hardly any "bike passes" to use and a road surface like in a poor area of Africa, which haven't been maintained for years!!
    This is also paid for by taxes! Finn. Denmark

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  10 месяцев назад

      That’s so amazing honestly! ☺️☺️

  • @LearnBasicDanish
    @LearnBasicDanish 3 года назад +1

    Great video ! new friend here from Denmark

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +1

      Hi friend! Hello from California! Thank you so much 😊

  • @PoohEduworldforKids
    @PoohEduworldforKids 2 года назад +1

    Your presentation is good and sweet

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  2 года назад

      Thank you ❤️❤️

  • @exploreearth6275
    @exploreearth6275 3 года назад +1

    Nice vlog
    Very insightful

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      Thank you so much!! Love learning about Denmark! Let me know other places you’d like to explore!

    • @exploreearth6275
      @exploreearth6275 3 года назад

      @@JackieEm Aarhus and Skagen 😃

  • @larsr2798
    @larsr2798 3 года назад +2

    Your video made me want to visit... and I'm from Denmark 😉

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      Haha that’s awesome! You live in such an awesome country ❤️

    • @larsr2798
      @larsr2798 3 года назад +2

      @@JackieEm Thanks! 😊 Visitors keep saying that. When you live smack in the middle of all this awesomeness you tend to overlook it and concentrate on the dog shit under your shoe or the cold weather. But I promise my nitpicking days are over. Tomorrow 😜

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +1

      @@larsr2798 haha I know what you mean! I live near SF and always there. I overlook the beauty as well and concentrate on the bad smells 😜 but you have a good point! Going to appreciate my city more as well haha!

  • @MsAndreaskastrup
    @MsAndreaskastrup 3 года назад

    Very happy you liked Denmark :)

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      Yes it was one of the best experiences of my life! Amazing country!

  • @traver1965
    @traver1965 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for a great video :) Are you still in contact with your Danish family?

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      Thank you so much! I haven’t been in a while but I definitely would love to reach out again!

  • @hermanrobak1285
    @hermanrobak1285 3 года назад +1

    2:01 *Finland* is rated the "happiest" country?! We, their neighbours to their West always think of them as dour and hard to enthuse. But they probably like being that way, so there's that.
    Of the Nordic countries, Denmark was probably a wise choice for an American.
    3:50 As to Danes being well organised... I think that depends. They have the image of being the "chill" Scandis, but then again they are the closest to Germany, which is super-organised. There are also considerable regional differences, even within tiny Denmark. (I am from Norway, and I think Denmark is TINY, and flat! Even though our population is smaller.)

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      Thanks for the insight, Herman! I’d love to visit Norway someday as well 😊

    • @hermanrobak1285
      @hermanrobak1285 3 года назад

      @@JackieEm Are you thinking of a quick tour of the "highlights" of Norway, or a long, immersive stay?
      You mentioned missing Mexican food; the grocery stores here have a "Mexican" isle. So if you are willing to cook for yourself, and you stay in an urban area, you can find what you need.
      Speaking of urban; I'm a town-dweller, so I only consider *rural* Norway to be the exotic Norwegian experience. As a kid, I used to dislike staying in a log cabin in the middle of nowhere during holidays. It *has* grown on me, but I still can't be bothered; indoor plumbing and electricity is just too convenient! But if you feel like embracing solitude and silence, that can be found in many parts of Norway, with pretty scenery, too.

    • @dennissanfilippo8836
      @dennissanfilippo8836 3 года назад

      Norwegians and Swedes are always so jelaous of Danes.

  • @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188
    @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 11 месяцев назад

    And the American Family: Young, which is mentioned below, I think, is presently applying for a "Danish Citizenship" and has lately bought a Danish House!

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  10 месяцев назад

      I miss Denmark so much!

  • @MuhammadMI
    @MuhammadMI 3 года назад +2

    Superb stay blessed.

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      Hi Muhammad thank you for stopping by!! 😊😊😊

  • @Gert-DK
    @Gert-DK 5 месяцев назад +1

    So old Walt beat you. I read somewhere that he was in Tivoli more than 30 times.

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  5 месяцев назад

      I heard that too!

  • @jespna
    @jespna 3 года назад +1

    Thank you too.

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      Denmark is amazing ❤️

  • @kadirsebatikfishing279
    @kadirsebatikfishing279 3 года назад +1

    wow wow nice,swet sis

  • @rashmivishnoi912
    @rashmivishnoi912 3 года назад +1

    Where are you from?

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      From California!

  • @srenjensen2836
    @srenjensen2836 3 года назад +1

    Danish rice porridge = rissengrød :)

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +1

      Yes I’m going to make it today!’

    • @agffans5725
      @agffans5725 3 года назад

      @@JackieEm .. So I guess you also liked risalamande with cherry sauce ?

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      @@agffans5725 never heard of that!!

    • @agffans5725
      @agffans5725 3 года назад

      @@JackieEm .. it's a Danish Christmas thing, so do not be fooled by the French wording, because the French do not know what it is either, really it is that when you have made the rice porridge = rissengrød, which is tradition to eat the day before Christmas, you make a huge portion and then use the leftover as the Christmas dessert adding whipped cream and either vanilla or almond essence (depending where in the country you live and your personal taste), and again the almonds are optional, the cherry sauce is not :
      nordicfoodliving.com/risalamande-danish-rice-dessert/

  • @boduholm8463
    @boduholm8463 3 года назад +1

    Rice porage is risengrød.

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for letting me know! I want to make it now 😍

  • @AndersGetherSoerensen
    @AndersGetherSoerensen 3 года назад +3

    Meat balls = frikadeller.

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +2

      Yes! Thank you for reminding me of the name :) it’s been a while since living in Denmark!

  • @gvarun0403
    @gvarun0403 3 года назад +1

    I thought you were wearing hijab😂

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      LOL I can see that

  • @ChristalTV5722
    @ChristalTV5722 3 года назад

    Hello your so pretty!!! 🥰🥰🥰 u take care there.. New friend!!!

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      Hi friend! Thank you ❤️ take care as well and can’t wait to check out your channel!

  • @montypython4ever
    @montypython4ever 3 года назад +1

    we are happy, but we are also the wors biggest consumers of antidepresents so... ;)

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      Thanks for sharing a new perspective. Even the happiest country in the world isn’t perfect.

  • @tigaBersaudaraDiDenmark
    @tigaBersaudaraDiDenmark 3 года назад +1

    Smuk pige 😍😍😍

  • @coffyboy
    @coffyboy 3 года назад +1

    Du er god til at hygge! LOL!

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад +1

      Tak! ❤️

    • @coffyboy
      @coffyboy 3 года назад

      ​@@JackieEm Velkommen/you welcome!

  • @NWA-TjalfeTooStonedToAim
    @NWA-TjalfeTooStonedToAim 3 года назад +2

    Risengrød

    • @JackieEm
      @JackieEm  3 года назад

      I need to make that soon! It’s delicious!