Program Details
| Program Length | Start | End | Price | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Service | Coming Soon | $7,900 |
All programs to Denmark depart from New York.
Age Explanation: Age on Departure reflect both the years and month(s) of the age of the applicant at the start of the program. For example, if the age is listed as 16.1 the applicant should be 16 years and 1 month at departure.
About Denmark
Denmark is a small country (approximately 5.4 million people) that has a lot to offer within easy reach: beautiful landscapes, informal culture, modern cities, and a large physical presence–its easily recognizable peninsula juts straight into the North Sea, serving as a literal bridge between Scandinavia and continental Europe. A continuous stream of cultures have gone back and forth over this land bridge for hundreds of years (including the Vikings), making the country an integral part of European history. Today, it is a member of the European Union and prides itself on its highly developed public schools, higher education, and health services. The climate is temperate with mild summers and snowy winters. Most AFS Participants attend public school, and a high level of maturity and responsibility is expected. Danish teenagers play sports or belong to outside organizations and clubs after school.
Danish children are encouraged to be independent, but are expected to take responsibility for schoolwork and household chores. This is a normal part of a culture that promotes personal responsibility and oplysning, which means “enlightenment toward lifelong learning.”
18+ Community Service Semester Program
Take this chance to share in and contribute to the life of a Danish community by living and working alongside its members in a community-based service organization. You’ll pitch in as needed and learn about the Danish culture at the same time. Placements include helping with social programs, teaching children, working in kindergartens, assisting the elderly, working in environmental projects, improving public health, or taking part in a Danish folk high school (a unique Danish concept for lifelong learning). Depending on what work you do, you might live with a host family or at the project.
View PDF Brochure for Denmark 18+ Program.
