Beyond the Headlines S1E4 | On Your Own: Leaving Home, Education & Independence

Last Week in Denmark

Chapters
1:06
Leaving Home & Growing Up
33:27
Work, Money & Opportunity
48:05
Danish Traditions & Gap Years
Last Week in Denmark
Beyond the Headlines S1E4 | On Your Own: Leaving Home, Education & Independence
Oct 15, 2026 Season 1 Episode 4

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Leaving home, money & independence: Marcela and Ophelia compare their experiences of moving out from Mexico and Hong Kong with becoming independent in Denmark, discussing housing costs, student support, education and household responsibilities, and what internationals can learn from Denmark’s approach to helping young adults start life on their own.

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01:06 - Leaving Home & Growing Up
33:27 - Work, Money & Opportunity
48:05 - Danish Traditions & Gap Years

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