Packing to come to CBS

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Packing your Suitcase
Please make sure you are updated on all the latest packing and security regulations.
For staying in Denmark during both spring and autumn semesters you should bring the whole specter of clothes. Bring heavy boots, scarves, gloves and warm clothes for the cold months like November, December, January, February and March. Bring light spring and summer clothes and a cardigan for the rest of the year and most importantly be prepared for rain all year round. See also the section “Weather and Clothing.”
In Denmark, the electric current is 220 volts AC (50 Hz). If you live in a country with an electric current that is different, bring a converter for hair dryers, shavers, etc. You might also need a two-pin adapter for the socket.
Students have recommended that North American students should be told not to bring electrical hairdryers, shavers, etc. A hairdryer can cheaply be bought for as little as DKK 200. This may be cheaper than the price of a converter.
If it is convenient. bring a bike and/or some biking equipment if you plan to bicycle in Denmark, as the main form of transport for students in Copenhagen is a bike.
Take also your laptop with you obviously. You may also consider taking a portable printer, which can be of use in some exams.
Other useful things:
  • Extra photographs for your bus/train/metro pass, etc. (passport size)
  • Pictures, posters, school newspapers, information materials in general about your home university for CBS International Forum in October where international students at CBS will be asked to represent their home universities by telling students at CBS about what it is like to be a student at their universities.
  • Phone, fax numbers and e-mail addresses for relevant contact persons at your home university.
  • A pocket calculator
  • A travel alarm clock

Last updated by The International Office 08/06/2010