For the students by the students We made this: R.U.S.H. is published by: CBS Students Solbjerg Plads 3 2000 Frederiksberg Phone: 38 15 39 00 www.cbsstudents.dk DISTRIBUTION: CBS Students 38 LAYOUT AND PRINT: COORDINATOR: Katinka Espersen PHOTOS: Martina Zemanová Helene Schulz Cecilie Jørgensen Daiana Contini Alessandro Ronchi Nicolas Piepenstock CBS Istockphoto.com FRONT PAGE PHOTO: Helene Schulz 28 ILLUSTRATIONS: Bo Secher ISBN: 978-87-994660-6-1 COPYRIGHT 2019: CBS Students at Copenhagen Business School in Copenhagen. Reproduction of written material is only allowed with a clear reference of the source. It is not permitted to reproduce any of the images from R.U.S.H. WITH SUPPORT FROM: 24 42 Copenhagen Business School 60 R.U.S.H. Table of content INTRODUCTION CBS STUDENTS Welcome from the presidency 7 CBS Students 38 President’s welcome 9 – YOUR student organization at CBS The intro weeks of CBS 10 What does YOUR student 39 Intro: Advice from current students 11 organization do for you? Join CBS Students 40 How to volunteer 40 STUDYING AT CBS – ACADEMIC LIFE What DOES CBS Students actually do? 41 10 tips on studying 13 My path to CBS Students 42 Study spots at CBS 14 Board experience 43 Who are the students at CBS 15 CBS students running the facilities at CBS 44 There is lots of help to be found 17 Cafe Nexus 47 Spisestuerne - your university canteen 49 CBS Students Print 50 STUDYING AT CBS – BACHELOR STUDENTS Official fashion brand of CBS 51 Adapting to University life 19 Changing the world through 53 Opportunities at CBS - internship and exchange 20 student engagement! Being a Bachelor student: 22 Advice from current students I’m in! And now what? 23 STUDENT LIFE Exam season starts 24 The importance of feedback 54 Student job 26 and your active participation Volunteering 27 You’ve got the power! 55 Just take it easy 28 National student political engagement 56 Student Influence is won, not given 57 Academic Council 58 STUDYING AT CBS – GRADUATE STUDENTS Board of Directors 58 Being a CBS Master student 29 The Study Board – manage your program! 59 Being a Master student: 30 Love suits everyone 60 Advice from current students Diversity at CBS 62 Studying at CBS – a unique experience 31 Student Society Day 63 Social life at CBS 64 Join a student organization 66 STUDYING AT CBS – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Get to know Copenhagen 72 Surviving the first months as an 32 The Importance of Recycling 74 International student Map 76 Living among Danes 34 – how expats experience Denmark Crossing cultures, not just borders 36 Tips and tricks - from an expat's experience 37 R.U.S.H. early bird discount between 7:45 and 9:30 Large filter coffee only 10 kr. Cappuccino/Latte C 16 kr. a Nexus is the hub of student life at CBS and the place to meet new friends and catch up with old friends. Run in before class between 7:45 and 9:30 to grab a large coffee for price of a small, or relax in the cafe between classes and enjoy the cosy atmosphere. f Nexus is the place to hang out with friends across the study programmes, meet people over a board game, quiz night or whilst watching live student bands. It’s also the place for debate and sharing of knowledge and ideas with exciting events to help you do just that. Every Thursday we host a fantastic party till 02:00 with superb DJ’s. We have heaps of activities each month, check out our e Facebook page to keep up to date. BEST COFFEE ON CAMPUS FOR THE STUDENTS BY THE STUDENTS Cafe Nexus is fully owned by CBS Students, your student union For the students, by the students Dear new student, On behalf of the team behind R.U.S.H., I would like to congratulate you for getting into CBS and welcome you to an exciting new chapter of your life. We have made this magazine to help and prepare you in the best possible way for your start at CBS. Me and my awesome team of volunteers from the student union have worked hard to convey personal thoughts and experiences in R.U.S.H., for the sole purpose of giving you the best framework to start your new life here, regardless of whether you are a bachelor student, graduate student, international, a complete newcomer, or familiar with CBS. We hope you enjoy it, learn something, and hopefully laugh a little. We wish you all the best and hope you will enjoy studying here as much as we do! Best wishes, Helene Bredmose Schulz Project Manager, R.U.S.H. Magazine BSc. International Business in Asia TEAM MEMBERS: S Julie Jørgensen - MSc International Business and Politics Helene Schulz - BSc International Business in Asia Cecilie Jørgensen - BSc International Business in Asia Mathilde Simoni - BSc International Business in Asia R.U.S.H. / 5 WELCOME TO CBS ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE Carlsberg is a central part of your study life at CBS – from support to research, student activities, to social life on campus. We are brewing for a better today & tomorrow SEE YOU ON CAMPUS DRINK RESPONSIBLY - CHEERS! INTRO WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENCY Congratulations - Copenhagen Business School has accepted your application and you are now a student at one of the best business schools in the world. We have the honor of welcoming you to the best years of your life. We want to welcome you to Copenhagen Business School. The next years We encourage you to spend your time here not only getting a degree from to come will be some of the best and most exciting in your life. CBS is an a top tier business school, but influencing your studies, taking responsibility incredible, big, and sometimes even confusing institution. However, our vi- and making your mark. sion as the student union at CBS is to make CBS the best place for us - the students - both academically and socially. Every day many volunteers spend There are many opportunities to engage in your student life here, with nearly time getting CBS one step closer to this vision, which is why we can safely 21,000 students and more than 100 student organisations. CBS will in many state that we are for the students by the students. ways become your second home - spending late nights here either studying or grabbing a beer at Nexus - and we hope you will care for it as you would A step on the way to fulfill our vision is by creating this magazine, which will with your own home. That also entails taking care of yourself and your fellow guide you through your first time at CBS. But that is only a small part of a students, making sure that everyone gets the same great experience. bigger picture; CBS Students also helps organize the intro period, owns and runs our own café and canteen on campus, arranges the university election We look forward to meeting you on your first day of CBS. Once again wel- and is continuously in touch with the CBS management to speak with the come and we hope you have the best time and have a lot of fun during voice of the students, to name a few things. your studies. The Presidency of CBS Students 2019 Mikkel Nielsen, Sarah Diemar and Mette Møller CBS Students @cbsstudents R.U.S.H. / 7 INTRO DEAR NEW STUDENT, CONGRATULATIONS on your acceptance to one of the world’s top business schools and WELCOME to an exciting new stage of your life. I know that you have worked hard to get here, and it is my hope that you will both en- joy and contribute to the CBS community you are now a vital part of. At CBS, you will discover a world of knowledge, which will lay the foundation for your future career. But university life has much more to offer than formal education. So, once you get started on your studies, I encourage you to explore and engage in some of the many social and professional activities we offer at CBS. By doing so, you will not only gain new insight and experience but also form friendships to last you a lifetime. Be entrepreneurial Whether in the lecture halls, group work sessions or studying on your own, you will acquire tools and methods that allow and inspire you to transform your ideas into a start-up business. In CBS’ own incubator environment, the Copenhagen School of Entrepreneurship (CSE), you will have the best growth opportunities to nurture your ideas and turn them into a sustainable business. Explore and be open CBS is home to more than 100 organisations and clubs run by students. With topics ranging from surfing and theatre to finance and debating, there is plenty to get involved in to spark your passion. You can also benefit from a range of career en- hancing activities on campus, for instance by participating in different case com- petitions or CBS’ biannual career fair held in collaboration with Danish and inter- national companies. Broaden your view A semester abroad will give you valuable experiences and foster your ability to work and network internationally, which will prepare you for a career in a glo- balised world. You can benefit from CBS’ extensive catalogue of exchange agree- ments to go and study at an international business school or university abroad. Activities that will contribute to your personal development and future. And finally, remember that bumps in the road must be expected.