BillinCPH
American expat in Denmark
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American
Lives in Copenhagen
Registration: 20 June 2009
Safety in Denmark
Never felt safer than here in Denmark, specifically Copenhagen. Read More
Healthcare in Denmark
Its all inclusive, except glasses and dental. I've always purchased supplemental insurance for dental, but nothing more. Great system -- I just present the yellow card and I'm set. Read More
Reduced tax rate in Copenhagen
As I understand the law, it is for three years for most people and it should be clearly stated in your employment contract with your potential employer. Regarding prices, cars are outrageous, but coming from New York, I don't find other prices to be ... Read More
STD Testing in Copenhagen by ytsejam
Hi, I want to have an STD (sexually transmitted diseases) test. Does anyone know a test center for anonymous testing in Copenhagen? In Rotterdam, Holland, there is a test center where you can have an STD test anonymous and for free. Is there ...
Hi Axic, Yes, that is true. CheckPoint is managed by STOP AIDS, an LGBT community-based organisation (CBO)focused on the special health problems of gay men, lesbians, bisexual and transpersons in Denmark. The CheckPoint is specifically designed to ... Read More
Employment w/ limited language skills by DrVanNostrand
Hello all, I recently applied for a Danish residency permit based on previous citizenship and was curious what my chances for employment might be upon moving to Denmark. I am a certified teacher (Social Studies) here in the States and have very ...
Here is a great link for jobs in Denmark that are listed in English and in most cases do not require knowledge of the Danish language. It is developed by the EU and directed at youth, but should work for anyone: ... Read More
How to make friends in Copenhagen by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Copenhagen :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Well, you could start with Meet-Up for Copenhagen, assuming that is where you are moving: meetup.com/cities/dk/copenhagen/groups/?radius=50.0 When I moved to Miami, that's how I started to meet people, through a book club. Read More
How to make friends in Copenhagen by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Copenhagen :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Come on guys! Join an organization. Visit a pub. Go to church. There are just so many ways to meet people here, and as I said in an earlier post, ANY country is difficult to get into when you are new there, especially if the language is different ... Read More
Employment w/ limited language skills by DrVanNostrand
Hello all, I recently applied for a Danish residency permit based on previous citizenship and was curious what my chances for employment might be upon moving to Denmark. I am a certified teacher (Social Studies) here in the States and have very ...
Best wishes -- and whatever happens on the job front, you are sure to be happy with your decision to come "home" to DK. It is not an easy transition for us Americans, but with an open mind and a group of friends/family, you will quickly acclimate ... Read More
Employment w/ limited language skills by DrVanNostrand
Hello all, I recently applied for a Danish residency permit based on previous citizenship and was curious what my chances for employment might be upon moving to Denmark. I am a certified teacher (Social Studies) here in the States and have very ...
Hi! I think this is such a specialized question that it will be hard for many to answer you. However, having married into a family filled with teachers, what I hear is that the demands are the same for private as for public teachers, since both are ... Read More
STD Testing in Copenhagen by ytsejam
Hi, I want to have an STD (sexually transmitted diseases) test. Does anyone know a test center for anonymous testing in Copenhagen? In Rotterdam, Holland, there is a test center where you can have an STD test anonymous and for free. Is there ...
You are most welcome Bora -- hope it turned out OK! Read More
How to make friends in Copenhagen by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Copenhagen :top: [b]Which are your best ...
I have found that doing volunteer work is a great way to meet the Danes in a natural and cooperative situation. Pick something that interests you and volunteer to help out. For me it is the upcoming Copenhagen World OutGames, where as a GLBT person, ... Read More
Help jog my memory
Sure! Ga-jol is still quite popular and they have a big outdoor advertisement near the Copenhagen train station that goes something like "Ga-jol, perfect for Danish weather." The little box you remember is still around and costs about a dollar ... Read More
STD Testing in Copenhagen by ytsejam
Hi, I want to have an STD (sexually transmitted diseases) test. Does anyone know a test center for anonymous testing in Copenhagen? In Rotterdam, Holland, there is a test center where you can have an STD test anonymous and for free. Is there ...
There is also a new testing center called CheckPoint that I read about today (see below, in Danish), right on Stroeget in Copenhagen, for STD testing. You can either call for an appointment (see number below) or drop in (see address below). They are ... Read More
How to make friends in Denmark by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Denmark :top: [b]Which are your best ...
I must say that I have never found Danes or Swedes to be any more or less easy to become friends with then from my home country, the US. I think that is feels this way because we, as immigrants here, are naturally going to have a tougher time ... Read More