Your ultimate guide to all the reading rooms at CBS
The new semester has just begun, and the chances are that your ambition level for being a dedicated student is at its best. You’re showing up to the lectures and classes and you’re getting tons of studying done. And what better place to get your dedicated studying done than at one of CBS’ many reading rooms?
21 Sep 2021
Six new cafes and restaurants in Copenhagen you must try
While it’s been a bad year for a lot of restaurants that have been forced to close for months, it’s not entirely the story for the whole industry. Plenty of new cafes and restaurants are popping up in Copenhagen, and here are six of them that you need to try.
06 Aug 2021
The hipster’s guide to Berlin
The very best of Berlin? Our student writer Caroline Sølver can help! She moved to Berlin when she was 18 years old. She planned to stay for a gap year, but one year turned into three. Now her favorite experiences have been turned into a guidebook in Danish that shares a more contemporary, hip take on Berlin than the traditional guides offer. In this CBS Wire guide, she shares six of her favorite Berlin spots.
30 Jun 2021
Five secret spots in Copenhagen you don’t want to miss
Copenhagen still holds secret places that are not widely known. In this guide, our student reporter, Caroline Sølver, takes you on a tour of five of them. They are the kind of places you want to visit and experience before they become too well known.
21 May 2021
10 ways to do Christmas the Danish way – lockdown edition
In this post, student writer Caroline Sølver shares 10 ways to do Christmas the Danish way – in true julehygge fashion. And though Christmas is not a regular Christmas this year, we can still make the most of it. Here are 10 Danish Christmas traditions – lockdown edition.
16 Dec 2020
How to survive Danish winters…
Winters in Denmark are long, grey, dark and cold. From our student writer, Caroline Sølver, here’s a hands-on guide of her best tips for getting through Danish winters. Hygge is her answer.
27 Nov 2020
5 great apps to simplify your life and help you save tons of money
Simplifying your life while saving money - doesn’t that sound like a perfect combination? In this article, student writer Caroline Sølver shares five great apps that help you save time and money. Read along for some great tips.
10 Nov 2020
The best cafés to work from in Copenhagen 2020
Online classes, closed offices, no traveling. Are you feeling home-study fatigue setting in? Fear not – cafés are still open for you. In this post, Copenhagen expert and student writer Caroline Sølver shares her choice of the best cafés in the city that invite you to come and get work done.
03 Nov 2020
7 must dos in Copenhagen this fall
Fall has officially arrived in Copenhagen, and before you go into hibernation, there are plenty of fun fall events and activities to experience and explore in Copenhagen. In this guide, student writer Caroline Sølver lists seven activities that you shouldn’t miss in Copenhagen this fall.
23 Oct 2020
Five museums you can’t miss in Copenhagen
According to student reporter Caroline Sølver, Copenhagen may be a small capital, yet it has everything you need, including great museums that share the history of Copenhagen and Denmark through art, design and artefacts. Here are five great museums to add to your Copenhagen bucket list.
07 Oct 2020
7 ways to nail a job interview
With personal experience and tons of job interviews in Denmark, Berlin and New York City behind her, student reporter Caroline Sølver shares her advice and first-hand experience, which can help you nail your next job interview.
30 Sep 2020
Five amazing hotels in Copenhagen that you should visit – even without staying there!
Who said that hotels are only for overnight stays? No one! In this guide, student reporter Caroline Sølver rounds up the five coolest hotels that you should definitely visit – even if you’re not staying the night.
07 Sep 2020
How to get back into work mode after a long summer break
Summer is almost over, offices are reopening, school and lectures are ready and it’s time to get back to the daily grind. But getting back into work and study mode isn’t an easy task, especially after being away on summer break. In this post, student reporter Caroline Sølver shares five ways to get back into work mode and set yourself up for success.
25 Aug 2020
#Danmarkdejligst: How to have the best Danish staycation this summer
We have been forced to wave goodbye to summer parties, music festivals and possibly international travel as well. Instead, your holiday might take place in Denmark. In this guide, our student writer Caroline Sølver shares five ways to have an amazing staycation, exploring the very best of Denmark... according to her.
20 May 2020
A one-day guide to Malmö: Where to go, shop, and eat
A mere 40-minute train ride from Copenhagen, Malmö is the ultimate place to visit for a quick breath of fresh air, according to our student writer Caroline Sølver. Here is her guide to a full itinerary for a day well spent in Malmö.
09 Jan 2020
10 ways to do Christmas the Danish way
Advent? Winter Wonderland? Kalenderlys? Julehygge? Konfekt? Struggling to navigate among the host of Danish Christmas traditions? Read along as our student reporter Caroline Sølver uncover 10 ways you can enjoy Christmas the Danish way.
29 Nov 2019
The best Christmas events and markets to visit in and around Copenhagen this Holiday season
The Holiday season is upon us and Danes take Christmas very seriously, according to our student writer Caroline Sølver. Be prepared for a month of in-depth julehygge, involving gløgg, æbleskiver and, of course, a trip or two to Christmas markets. In this article, we share a long list of Christmas markets and events for you to enjoy this season.
20 Nov 2019
The best student discounts you should definitely take advantage of
Do you take full advantage of all the discounts available to students? Probably not! Don’t worry – our student reporter, Caroline Sølver, can give you the full rundown of the best student discounts.
26 Aug 2019
Must try: Here are the five best burger joints in Copenhagen
According to our student reporter, Caroline Sølver, there’s nothing a good burger can’t cure. That’s why she’s sharing her top five burger joints in Copenhagen. Read on to find out which ones made the list and whether they match your favorites.
01 Aug 2019
A guide to Copenhagen for summer schoolers and everyone else 😍
You’ve arrived at the perfect time to enjoy the best of what Copenhagen has to offer. In this summer school Copenhagen guide, student reporter, Caroline Sølver, has provided a Copenhagen bucket list – from food, to hidden gems and what to do if the weather’s bad.
21 Jun 2019
Must try: Here are the five best pizzerias in Copenhagen
According to our student reporter, Caroline Sølver, summertime in Copenhagen means pizza time. In this guide, she shares her top five pizza places. Ready, steady, pizza time!
11 Jun 2019
Five new food places to try in Copenhagen this spring
Our student reporter, Caroline Sølver, knows what’s up in Copenhagen! She’s always on the lookout for new food joints in the city. And when she’s not busy eating at one of them, she’s writing about them. In this guide, she shares five of the new additions to the Copenhagen food scene, so you know where to go this spring.
24 May 2019
Studying or interning in New York City? Here’s what you need to know
Caroline Sølver is spending her fifth semester at CBS interning at a Danish/American company in the city of all cities, NYC. In this post, she shares her best tips and advice for those who are interested in doing the same.
07 Jan 2019
Favorite places in NYC: Put on a podcast and go down to the water!
When moving to a new city, how do you find your places? The ones where you go to breathe, have fun and enjoy yourself? In this post, Caroline Sølver, who is spending her fifth semester interning in NYC, shares five of her personal favorite spots in the Big Apple.
26 Nov 2018
Work-life-study balance? Interning in NYC has me figuring out who I am
Caroline Sølver, CBS student, is doing her internship at a Danish company that recently launched in NYC. It’s a valuable experience that is teaching her things she hadn’t expected and pushing her towards figuring out what she wants for her future and in which direction she wants to go.
09 Nov 2018
Living in NYC: With a ‘pinch-me-is-this-real-life’ view!
Caroline Sølver has to pinch herself every morning when she wakes up and sees the Manhattan skyline right in front of her. She lives in Brooklyn, which like the rest of NYC is notorious for sky-high rent. How in the world did she get so lucky?
31 Oct 2018
New York City is similar to Copenhagen, and yet so different
Caroline Sølver studies at CBS and is spending her fifth semester interning at a Copenhagen/NYC company based in hip Williamsburg. In this article, she shares her personal story about how she’s immersing herself in the Big Apple and in a culture that is similar, and yet so different, to what she knows in Copenhagen.
10 Oct 2018
80 cool student clubs to join
CBS is about more than just lectures, studying, and exams. Our student reporter, Caroline Sølver, has sifted through all 80 student networks at CBS to share 15 examples of cool student clubs to join at CBS. To create new friendships, memories, and experiences.
28 Aug 2018
Five restaurants in Berlin you have to try
Our student reporter, Caroline Sølver, who lived in Berlin for three years before moving back to her hometown of Copenhagen to begin her studies at CBS, shares five tips for a day of eating in Berlin. The German metropolis offers delicious food (no schnitzel though, sorry!) and is budget-friendly. This is the perfect guide for your next trip to Berlin!
12 Jun 2018
The five best green areas in Copenhagen
Spring is finally here! Or at least, we got a taste of what sunshine and warmer temperatures feel like after an eternal winter. According to our student writer Caroline Sølver, you should definitely spend an hour or two in good company in some of the green areas and parks in Copenhagen.
15 May 2018
The top five best flea markets in Copenhagen
Spring is here. That means many things. The lighter Scandinavian nights that you’ve been waiting for all winter are approaching. It is finally socially acceptable to eat ice cream every day. But it also means that the flea market season is back and Copenhagen has a lot of great ones to choose from. Here is student reporter Caroline Sølvers' list of the top five best flea markets in Copenhagen.
10 Apr 2018
How do CBS students spend their money?
Students would rather spend their money than risk missing out on having fun with their friends. They all have a restaurant budget, and they all want to spend their savings on travel. Student reporter, Caroline Sølver, asked four of her friends who are doing their bachelors in Intercultural Market Communication at CBS about their relationship with money.
04 Apr 2018
Five reasons you should attend Summer University at CBS
Is summer time all about hanging out with friends, sipping rosé, and jumping in the ocean? Or is it about burying yourself in books in order to obtain yet another 7,5 ETCS points? Well, at CBS, one version of summertime doesn’t have to exclude the other.
13 Feb 2018
The top five things to do on cold Sundays in Copenhagen
Winter is near, and while many people dread the cold season, I am also quite sure that winter contributes to the illustrious Danish “hygge" culture”. Here is CBS student Caroline Sølvers’ list of the top five things to do on a winter’s Sunday in Copenhagen.
22 Nov 2017
How to do fun things in Copenhagen without breaking the bank
Copenhagen frequently shows up on lists of the most expensive cities in the world. But that doesn’t mean you have to reach deep into your pockets to enjoy the many experiences and adventures that the city has to offer. In fact, for some places you don’t even have to reach into your pocket at all.
26 Oct 2017
Six good reasons to become a Buddy
Moving to Berlin on her own inspired Caroline Sølver to join the Buddy Program at CBS. She gives six good reasons for why you should join - one of them is getting friends for life.
10 Oct 2017
The best cafes to work or study at in Copenhagen
Most of us have experienced the problem of finishing our coffees and outstaying our welcome at a café. That's why we've put together a list of five, nice and "hyggelige" cafes in Copenhagen that are great to work or study at in Copenhagen.
05 Oct 2017
Seven Things to Try while you are in Denmark
New to Denmark? If you wanna get the full-on Danish experience, you should try seven of these "hygge" activities that the Danes do in their spare time or sometimes even on an everyday basis.
06 Sep 2017
Student friendly restaurants in Copenhagen
While people often mention that Copenhagen is a great city, there are also two more negative sides to Copenhagen that people tend to mention.
15 Aug 2017
Copenhagen: Five spots you have to try this summer
Are you in Copenhagen for the summer, but not quite sure how to spend your time? Fear not. Student Caroline Sølver gives you ideas for five things to try.
30 Jun 2017