Daily Life at Engelsholm
When attending Engelsholm you become a part of a community with both possibilities and obligations.
We’ll do our very best to secure, that you get a valuable stay. Our experience tells us, that creativity and craft work best in a structured environment (see your week schedule here).
A great beginning of the day
If you are an early bird, you can start your day with a swim in the castle lake. At the west bank we have a little bridge/jetty from which you jump into the lake.
Breakfast is served between 8.15 and 8.45
Between 9.00 and 9.30 we have a morning assembly in Riddersalen (the Knights Hall) where we sing, experience lectures and share important messages. This is mandatory.
Workshops
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday you attend your main subject /workshop.
Study groups
Every Wednesday morning our students are divided into study groups. International students attend the mandatory Danish Language and Culture class.
Extra curricular activities
Electives
Every Friday you can investigate alternative subjects, that may or may not correspond with your primary subject. Subjects change every 3 or 4 weeks (Friday workshops).
Student group meetings
We subdivide the students into smaller groups called Student Groups.
The groups gather students living in the same area of the school. Besides from being a social coalition it is also a group that has different practical and cultural tasks during the semester. The group meets every Friday and has 2 teachers attached.
Friday Assembly
We finish the weekly programme Friday afternoon.
Everyone is assembled in the Knights Hall (Riddersalen). We sing, we debate and we also look forward to the coming weekend and the week to come.
Common duties
When you attend Engelsholm, you become a part of a community, where everyone contributes. There are different tasks, that we share to make things run smoothly.
Cultural Duty
The student group has the cultural duty every 5th week. The task is to help out with the Folk High School Night, being responsible for morning assembly Friday and to host and contribute to the Friday Assembly. Saturday and Sunday the group cleans the outside areas and the castle basement.
Cleaning Duty
Every Monday and Thursday everyone cleans a (small) part of the common areas.
Once a week, you clean the workshop alongside your fellow students. And you are – of course – responsible for cleaning your own room regularly.
Kitchen Duty
We are very proud of our kitchen here at Engelsholm, that provides delicious and healthy food every day. During your stay here, you will have kitchen duty (1-1,5 week and 1 weekend) where you help serving dinner, cleaning and doing the dishes.
Folk High School Evenings
Every Wednesday evening we have a lecture, an artist talk or a concert. These events provide us with common inspiration, themes and issues.
Spare Time
When classes end at 15:30, coffee is ready in the dining room. The remainder of the afternoon, until dinner is served at 18:00, is yours to use as you wish. You can work, engage in sports, relax, and more.
Most evenings are free for you to spend as you please. However, there is always someone taking initiative to organize an activity, whether it be a film screening, games, sports, art café, or yoga. You are always welcome to contribute your own ideas. At 21:00, evening coffee is served.
Weekends
The weekends at Engelsholm are generally free from a fixed schedule. Exceptions include the first and last weekends, as well as those surrounding the study trip. As a general rule, you need to sign up if you plan to stay at the school over the weekend. Typically, more than 50% of the students remain on campus, and meal sign-ups are required by Wednesday lunch prior to the weekend.
Weekend plans are collaboratively made during the Friday assembly with the teacher on duty. Nearly every weekend, the party committee organizes a themed party, often held in the legendary castle cellar.
