Most schools in Denmark reopen in September with the proper security and hygiene measures. Besides the unusual situation, many students decided to study abroad.
by Marta de Assis
I am portuguese and at the moment I am doing Erasmus in Aarhus, Denmark. I am studying International News Reporting at the Danish School of Media and Journalism (DMJX)
I am living in a student’s residence in Aarhus. To use the common areas, like the music and movie room, I need to ask for permission and keep distance from other residents. It is given priority to outdoor activities. There are outside movie nights and bonfire events. However, big parties are not allowed and every “small” event or resident´s meeting must have a maximum of ten people and must end at 23h.
The impact of the coronavirus in Denmark wasn’t as bad as in other european countries like Italy, Spain or even Portugal. However, the country still adopted the lockdown measures and restrictions against the covid-19.
Many events and parties were canceled or postponed. Other events adapted to the situation. That’s the case of the Aarhus International Student Festival, which was updated to the International Sitdown Festival and it’s going to happen next friday, 6th of September.
In Portugal it is mandatory to use a mask on closed and crowded places, like public services, public transports, supermarkets and shops. In many shops there is a limit of people who can stay there and people must keep a social distance of 2 meters. Bars and disco clubs are closed since march.
