A second home for students

In one of Europe’s most expensive cities, students have built their own social safety net. Across Copenhagen, “Studenterhuset” has become more than just a place to study, especially for students navigating high living costs and a new city. 

"We were at the library where the coffee costs like double the money of what it is here", as Humanities and Sports Sciences student Sofie Borgstroem puts it. 

Small things like cheap coffee matter in a city where everyday expenses add up quickly. 

It’s not only money that draws young people to the student houses, but the benefits also go beyond that. Student houses remove social barriers that students often face, making it easier for them to form friendships along the way.

"It’s such a nice environment to study in and meet friends", says Borgstroem.

For both Danish and international students, this makes a real difference. 

Borgstroem’s fellow student, Sofie Kjaersgaard, agrees. 

"There’s a student discount, so everything is much cheaper", she says, adding that it’s a good place to socialize and connect with other students. 

In a city known for high prices, student houses offer something priceless. A place where students gather, unwind, and connect. 

 This story is for young adults and students in the UK and  can be published in The Guardian.