Campus Conversation #89: Exchange semester at CBS in Copenhagen

From September to December, Syra, host of the HSG Student Podcast, spent her exchange semester in Denmark. She studied at Copenhagen Business School and gained a wealth of experience both academically and personally. In this special episode, Syra reflects on her time abroad, shares her biggest learnings, and gives practical tips for students planning an exchange. She also shares her thoughts on the Danish social system and highlights memorable moments such as participating in Open Innovation Copenhagen and travelling to Finnish Lapland. The conversation emphasises the importance of interdisciplinary and intercultural exchange. Syra explains why stepping out of your own bubble matters and how living and studying abroad can broaden your horizons. Joining the episode is Annalena Kalb, a SIM Master’s student at HSG who is also on exchange in Copenhagen. She shares her own perspective, reflects on life in the city, and encourages students to embrace the opportunity to study abroad. As they say: To be world-class, you need the world in your class. You can find Syra and Annalena on LinkedIn.

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Campus Conversation #89: Exchange semester at CBS in Copenhagen is an episode from HSG Student Podcast by University of St.Gallen.

This episode is 45:35 long.

This episode was published on Jan 8, 2026.

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