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Semester abroad: Amsterdam or Copenhagen?

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Blake.P
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so these are the two places that i might study abroad in next fall, and i was looking for people's opinions on each of the cities, and as to which one would be a better place to spend a semester. they both have good programs for me, so i'm more looking for which one would be a more fun/interesting city/surrounding area or particular reasons i should go to one over the other
Feb 6 2014 8:13PM
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MontanaMountains
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Hookers. That is all.
Feb 6 2014 8:15PM
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lbuitendam
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I don't really know much about Copenhagen but Copenhagen has a really beautiful look. The have nice architectural attractions and some really cozy cafes.

Amsterdam has a lot of places to go out and have fun. Not just hookers and weed but, fancy clubs, cafes and pubs.
Amsterdam has the Rijksmuseum. which had a huge renovation that finished last year.
I really recommend u visit this website
http://www.iamsterdam.com/
it shows you everything about Amsterdam.


If you really can't decide.
http://versus.com/en/copenhagen-vs-amsterdam
It compares both cities with each other.

I hope i could help you out with that.

Ps.
there is a indoor ski center about an hour from Amsterdam if you are interested.
Feb 6 2014 9:13PM
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JORMUNGAND
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hookers and weed. that is all.
Feb 6 2014 9:33PM
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Snowtorious_BIG
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hookers and weed. that is all
Feb 6 2014 9:35PM
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~bagelz~
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either way you have legal prostitution, but Amsterdam has the bud.
never been to copenhagen, but amsterdam is cold, wet, foggy, flat and beautiful; cant wait to go back on spring break!
Feb 6 2014 10:51PM
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Rosstafarian
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Copenhagen is way cooler imo. Really beautiful and amazing biking city. And if you're thinking about Amsterdam because of weed google Christiania. You can smoke in Copenhagen, too.
Feb 7 2014 12:44AM
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MilaKunis
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Go in the spring so you don't miss football season.
Feb 7 2014 1:04AM
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mBall
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Copenhagen! Denmark is rated the happiest place on earth. Some good friends have went to Cph and they had the most amazing time. Super rad people there.
Feb 7 2014 1:28AM
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EternalJens
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I love travelling to Copenhagen. Bud is basically legal there and you can purchase the same stuff as in Amsterdam openly in a wonderland inspired district with sick arcitechture called Christiania. The city itself is also really fun and a lot of good nightlife. No skiing there tho... Never been to Amster, but I imagine it is more expensive.
Feb 7 2014 7:45AM
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swaggerboi
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carple harble sangyr hawwskingl thats what they alwys say in copenhagne hewhhwww at least thats what my uncle garble told me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Feb 7 2014 8:19AM
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whoa-dere
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which has better looking females?
Feb 7 2014 9:48AM
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corona
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after some quick image searches, Danes appear to be better
Feb 7 2014 10:29AM
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Elg
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Denmark, definitely.

I'd go to Copenhagen. I've been in both cities plenty of times, and i generally like Copenhagen better.
Feb 7 2014 12:48PM
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maximiliaan
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Please dont go to Amsteup!m for the hookers and blow.... Dont be that guy. And if you are, hit me up-
Feb 7 2014 1:01PM
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mseward
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Definatley Copenhagen, I went there and it was fucking awesome.
1.If you're thinking of amsterdam for weed, just google "Freetown Christiania" , think open air farmers market for weed.
2. Danish chicks are hotter than dutch chicks and your a 30 minute train ride from Malmo Sweden, for swedish girls (Y)
3. Danes are the happiest people on earth and you can really see why when you're there.
4. If you like history or architecture, the architecture in copenhagen is crazy. The castle shakespeares hamlet was based on is about 45 mins outside the city.

But either way I dont think you'll end up regretting whatever you choose. The Netherlands seem pretty awesome but I cant speak from experience on it.
Feb 7 2014 2:16PM
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bakedpow
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Id personally choose copenhagen, amsterdam is great too. dont think you can go wrong in either place.
Feb 7 2014 11:18PM
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VIEBS.
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I live just north of Copenhagen. It's a pretty nice place!
Let me know if you choose Denmark.
Feb 7 2014 11:21PM
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Blake.P
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any more opinions? i need to make a decision and start an app in the next few days
Feb 16 2014 2:24PM
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*DUMBCAN*
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No Lawrence?

Anyway, I'd say Amsterdam. It's fun, but I've spent far longer there than in Copenhagen so I know it better.
Feb 16 2014 5:20PM
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PeppermillReno
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Copenhagen is the best city in Europe. Go there.
Feb 16 2014 9:24PM
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bappelabb
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sent you a PM!
Feb 17 2014 5:30AM
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bappelabb
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sent you a PM!
Feb 17 2014 5:30AM
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TijmenDal
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The weather in Denmark is worse and the country is even flatter.

Like some Dutchie above me already said: there's a indoor ski-hall just 30 mins away from Amsterdam. Pass isn't expensive and the spring/summer set-up is rad with lots of rails and some kickers. Straight connection from the center of the city by bus.
Feb 17 2014 6:12AM
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TijmenDal
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It's definitely MUCH cheaper than Copenhagen is.


I don't know Copenhagen that well, but I've lived in Amsterdam for the last 4 years. It's a cool place; you can't really go wrong with either I think. Just apply for both, see which one you get in to and then decide.

Also, if you end up going to Amsterdam, hit me up.
Feb 17 2014 6:13AM
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jibbpeter
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Amsterdam: Weed is legal, magic mushrooms are legal and prostitution is legal. Basicly a whole city where allmost everybody are nice and openminded. And GREAT FOOD!! Atleast this is my impression of my visit there! Amster fucking rocks!

Copenhagen is also nice! Beautifull city, hot girls, cool people and great clubscene. There is also a spot in the middle of Copenhagen that's called "Christiania", whitch is kind of an little anarchy state, sort of. Anyway there is lots of stands selling weed and hash. Laidback atmosphere kind of like Amster. And police rearly goes in there. It's been a while since i visited, but i think it's still the same after what iv'e heard.

Both places are great, so wherever you decide to go you'll have a blast!
Feb 17 2014 6:14AM
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TijmenDal
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And yes. This is so very true. You'll enter paradise in either city if you're from the US, where the average female is at least 1.8 points uglier...
Feb 17 2014 6:14AM
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SKU
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am city centre, no excuses
Feb 17 2014 8:44AM
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MNS
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I would look at which is cheaper, I could see living expenses in Amsterdam to be pricey as hell
Feb 17 2014 9:06PM
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