mina
@minakim
American expat in Denmark
Forum posts
28
About me
American
Lives in copenhagen
Speaks english, danish, korean
Registration: 31 January 2009
looking for 20 something friends who are very outgoing by kleighb
Hi my name is Kristen and I just moved to Copenhagen from the US to live with my boyfriend for the next three months. Its been hard to meet people and I don't know why. Im a crazy outgoing person who likes to go out on the weekends, shop and run ...
hey kristen i know, right? it's really hard to meet people here. my favourite way to mingle is couchsurfing meetups; there are danes, expats, immigrants, and tourists alike and usually they are pretty open. look under the copenhagen capital region ... Read More
Music/Concert Meetups by Floody
Hi all, I'm looking for people who would like to meetup and go to concerts/music events in the Copenhagen area. I like all genres of music, it would be great to meet people and share music experiences :) If you have suggestions for other ...
ohh, i used to be crazy about anathema and opeth. don't listen to them much anymore but it would be fun to see them live. (: Read More
U.S. expats in Copenhagen, I need to pick your brains by cruiseback
Hi all, I would like to get in contact with some U.S. folks living here in Copenhagen for a chat. I have an idea for a business I would like to start up in the U.S., but there are some different areas that I am uncertain of or where I would like ...
hey lars i'm from the states and happy to help.. but maybe you could write some questions here, for example? i think people reading this thread may not be sure what kind of help you need. ...also la glace is super expensive and crowded. maybe a ... Read More
Pregnancy in Copenhagen
i would definitely recommend rigshospital, especially to expats. the staff are very good english speakers and i have only heard good things from my two friends who have given birth there. i visited one of them there myself and i was impressed with ... Read More
Finding it hard to make friends in Denmark :( by elebasil
Hello everyone, my name is Eleonore and I am a Swedish citizen who has been brought up in England. I moved to Cph about a year ago and am finding it hard to make friends especially with the Danish women, i've never has a problem making friends and ...
^totally agree. i volunteer in a soup kitchen with half international students and half danes. though they were all friendly, the former welcomed me into the fold right away but it took 6 months to get together with the danes outside of the soup ... Read More
Getting married in Denmark by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Denmark or who are about to get married in Denmark to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Denmark? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...
well, if you just want to get married in denmark then it's not so much of a problem as waiting. you guys just have to go to borgerservice and ask for a date to get married in city hall. they choose the time, i don't know if you can change it. then ... Read More
Coffee :) by jessieanndj
Hi ladies, Anyone interested in getting a cup of coffee and maybe exchange some words in danish ;) I am quite open and I enjoy meeting new people, so drop me a line if you would be interested in grabbing a drink together. The more the merrier ...
of course you guys are free to meet at 4 but i may show up a bit late at 4:30.. my husband and i may be getting a cat today. (: Read More
Up for a drink with a Dane?? by Sunshine_
Hi :) I am a 23-year-old Danish student(female) and I would really like to meet international friends. If you need to practice your Danish with someone or want me to show you some interesting places in Copenhagen, lets have a drink in Copenhagen ...
hopefully we are meeting at 4pm in n酶rrebro, pranav. (: here is the other thread: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=135537#610265 Read More
Coffee :) by jessieanndj
Hi ladies, Anyone interested in getting a cup of coffee and maybe exchange some words in danish ;) I am quite open and I enjoy meeting new people, so drop me a line if you would be interested in grabbing a drink together. The more the merrier ...
vincent, does that mean you would like to meet earlier? jessie, even if it is just you and me tomorrow that will be ok. we can meet and make another date for a big group. ^^ how about cafe tjili pop in n酶rrebro? it is pretty cozy. PM me if you ... Read More
Up for a drink with a Dane?? by Sunshine_
Hi :) I am a 23-year-old Danish student(female) and I would really like to meet international friends. If you need to practice your Danish with someone or want me to show you some interesting places in Copenhagen, lets have a drink in Copenhagen ...
there's another thread in the denmark forum where we are loosely planning to get a cup of coffee or beer on friday after work. i don't know why the newest posts from all forums aren't shown together... anyway if anyone is up for it, speak up! i am ... Read More
Coffee :) by jessieanndj
Hi ladies, Anyone interested in getting a cup of coffee and maybe exchange some words in danish ;) I am quite open and I enjoy meeting new people, so drop me a line if you would be interested in grabbing a drink together. The more the merrier ...
is there any spot in the city you guys prefer? i like n酶rrebro, but i guess if i didn't then i wouldn't live here. :P Read More
Coffee :) by jessieanndj
Hi ladies, Anyone interested in getting a cup of coffee and maybe exchange some words in danish ;) I am quite open and I enjoy meeting new people, so drop me a line if you would be interested in grabbing a drink together. The more the merrier ...
howzabout drinks after work on friday? say 4pm? Read More
Coffee :) by jessieanndj
Hi ladies, Anyone interested in getting a cup of coffee and maybe exchange some words in danish ;) I am quite open and I enjoy meeting new people, so drop me a line if you would be interested in grabbing a drink together. The more the merrier ...
i am up for a second round. how about friday or saturday at 2ish? ^^ Read More
Coffee :) by jessieanndj
Hi ladies, Anyone interested in getting a cup of coffee and maybe exchange some words in danish ;) I am quite open and I enjoy meeting new people, so drop me a line if you would be interested in grabbing a drink together. The more the merrier ...
ack, sorry. i really dropped the ball there. howsabout saturday at noon? ever been to estate coffee in vesterbro? best in town. (: Read More
Coffee :) by jessieanndj
Hi ladies, Anyone interested in getting a cup of coffee and maybe exchange some words in danish ;) I am quite open and I enjoy meeting new people, so drop me a line if you would be interested in grabbing a drink together. The more the merrier ...
actually i've somehow gotten the day off this thursday. how about around noon? Read More
Coffee :) by jessieanndj
Hi ladies, Anyone interested in getting a cup of coffee and maybe exchange some words in danish ;) I am quite open and I enjoy meeting new people, so drop me a line if you would be interested in grabbing a drink together. The more the merrier ...
haha... no problem, neptunium. i have to speak enough danish at work, i prefer to speak english in my free time. ^^ Read More
Coffee :) by jessieanndj
Hi ladies, Anyone interested in getting a cup of coffee and maybe exchange some words in danish ;) I am quite open and I enjoy meeting new people, so drop me a line if you would be interested in grabbing a drink together. The more the merrier ...
sure thing. let me know when. probably not during the daytime on weekdays, though. ^^; Read More
Coffee :) by jessieanndj
Hi ladies, Anyone interested in getting a cup of coffee and maybe exchange some words in danish ;) I am quite open and I enjoy meeting new people, so drop me a line if you would be interested in grabbing a drink together. The more the merrier ...
only ladies allowed? (; i'd be up for a cup. i also live in cph. Read More
New Year in Copenhagen
have fun and be careful out there when everybody is drunker than usual. luckily i am in the states right now so i will celebrate new years here. Read More
Printing by mtwalsh922
Does anyone know where in Copenhagen I can go to print a few documents? I would need internet access as well since they are in my Gmail. I can't seem to find a rough equivalent to say a Fedex/Kinkos in the States where I can go in, pay to use ...
have you tried the library? most of my friends print stuff at school but i am sure at least the main library in the city center would be an alternative. Read More
perogies and cabbage rolls
hey, jenica. you may want to try contacting the polish delicatessen at 氓boulevard 32. i am not sure if they make perogies or cabbage rolls, but it's worth a shot. (: delikatesypolskie.dk Read More
New Year in Copenhagen
usually people get together with friends and drink a lot. at least, that is how i have seen it unfold in copenhagen. the past few years i have spent it in the company of almost exclusively danes. first we watch the queen's new year speech on TV, ... Read More
Cliche I know... but I do need a job.
unless you're looking to work as a server/bartender in an aussie or english pub, i'm afraid you may be looking for a long time. it took me a year to find a job in denmark, hitting the same walls as you. sorry, just being realistic. ): Read More
Public transportation in Copenhagen
hey, armand. i think the transport here is pretty well-designed and reliable but expensive. i'm happy that the city is working on installing a new addition to the metro in the inner city, which was my only gripe with the system. it's relatively ... Read More
LAUNDRY!!! by KristenWithaK
HELP! We have a laundry area in our apartments here, but they never get my clothes clean (I can still see makeup on my shirts, my husbands underwear...well, lets not even go there!). I have been "prewashing" all of my clothes before I go down the 4 ...
dear kristen, i am surprised that no one has responded to you yet! the place you are looking for is called a "m酶ntvask" or "m酶ntvaskeri." i think directly translated it means coin laundry. there are plenty of them in herlev. but if you keep going ... Read More