Community Engagement

Involve yourself in the many cultural opportunities offered to you while studying at DIS Copenhagen.

By getting involved through both DIS and local activities, you have the chance to make new friends, broaden your horizons, and develop your leadership and interpersonal skills.

Engage with Fellow Students and Locals

Being a part of a community abroad allows you to meet classmates and locals with various backgrounds, passions, and interests, creating a semester unique to you. Past students have even said these extracurricular activities became memorable talking points for resumés and interviews. Some of the opportunities include:

  • Clubs and Activities: Connect with Copenhageners by joining a local organization or activity. Visit the Activity Fair Days at the start of your semester to discover how to involve yourself; opportunities include sports clubs, choirs, LGBTQIA+ groups, religious communities, and more
  • LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group: A space for LGBTQIA+ students and allies to connect with one another and create community, share helpful information, and discuss experiences while studying abroad
  • New in Town Meetups: From board game nights to bonfires and community dinners, New in Town meetups take place during the first weeks of the semester, and provide an opportunity to experience the city with other DIS students while socializing as the locals do
  • Students of Color Affinity Group: This group aims to support students of color to celebrate, explore, and develop their identities while abroad
  • Student-driven Clubs: DIS offers funding for student-initiated clubs with weekly or bi-weekly activities. You can find information in the DIS Navigate app in the beginning of the semester, about how to apply
  • Student-driven Events: DIS offers support for student-driven events, such as open mic nights. Reach out to DIS if you have ideas for events that you would like to facilitate!
  • Seminar Nights: Hear from local professionals about current affairs and their local perspectives; students often use this as a networking opportunity to connect with professionals in their fields of interest

Find more information about events, clubs, and communities in the DIS Navigate App, which you will gain access to before the start of your semester.

I learned to be aware of differences in lifestyle and open-minded to such differences. I learned to let go of what I thought I knew and allow my experiences to shape my cultural understanding… I learned that to truly understand culture, I have to be willing to step back from my own attitude and adapt to a new way of life. And this is exactly what I did.

– Victoria, Bucknell University

Volunteer Opportunities

During your semester, there are plenty of ways to get involved. During the Activity Fair Days, you will have the chance to learn about volunteer opportunities in Copenhagen. There are options to suit all schedules, from one-time volunteer experiences to longer-term positions. Get inspired by former students: