In the students' own words
What our students say
What is it really like to be a student at Højskolen Mors, a creative residential school on the island of Mors in Denmark (in Danish, a højskole)? Here former students talk about the community, the subjects, the teachers and life by the Limfjord. Their words are translated from Danish.
Updated
15 students tell their storyFrom the very first term in 2020 to spring 2026
The students' stories
Why they chose Højskolen Mors
Four students from the school's first years tell why they chose us, and what they took home with them.
I found a home on Mors
Hi, my name is Karen, and I went to Højskolen Mors for two stays, autumn 2021 and spring 2022. When I was choosing a højskole, I was looking for a place with room for different kinds of people, community and presence. So when I visited the school for the first time, I really had no doubt. I could feel I would get it all here.
I became so fond of the subjects, the teachers, the atmosphere at the school and of course the nature that I just had to stay for one more term. I did not regret it! I had two wonderful stays where I got to try out all my interests, satisfy a lot of curiosity and make some truly amazing friends.
Not least, I also found a home on Mors. So I will always encourage people to go to a højskole. And Højskolen Mors has all the warmth you dream of in a højskole stay!
A short way from thought to action
My name is Jacob, and I was on the very first student term at Højskolen Mors in autumn 2020.
One reason I chose Højskolen Mors was that it was a brand new højskole back then, so there is no fixed "this is how we always do it" getting in the way of good ideas. At Højskolen Mors it really is a short way from thought to action! My stay opened my eyes to so many things and taught me loads of new things about myself, and it was just really great.
Choose Højskolen Mors if you need to get out, get away and try something new. Højskolen Mors lies in the most beautiful nature, and it was just really great to get out of the city and experience the wild nature and the small local community around the school.
You should also choose Højskolen Mors if you want to be part of an amazing community. We are not only friends with our own year, but also with the years before and after us, and actually with the teachers too. That is quite unique!
I needed a break from everyday stress
My name is Emma, and I was a student in spring 2022.
I needed a break from the stress of everyday life and a chance to learn without exams in mind. I needed a place where I could play, and what better place to do that than a højskole.
Højskolen Mors was exactly the right place! A place with subjects that spoke to every side of me. The whole staff not only give you incredibly good teaching, food and so on, they make sure Højskolen Mors becomes your new home. It is a place full of warmth, laughter, hugs and amazing new friendships.
I can recommend Højskolen Mors to everyone, whether you have just finished school, need a break from your textbooks or everyday life has simply become too ordinary.
I could not do without the people I have met
Hi, my name is Paula, and I was a student in autumn 2021.
I chose the school mainly because of the film teacher Johannes. He taught me in a film workshop in 2016–17 and was one of the kindest and most skilled teachers I have ever had. So I wanted to be taught by him again, and the lovely thing about Højskolen Mors is that all the other teachers are at least as kind as he is.
At Højskolen Mors I became part of the loveliest community, where people across the years just have a great time together! I could not do without the people I have met through this school.
You can look forward to meeting all these wonderful, kind people when you choose Højskolen Mors!
PaulaStudent autumn 2021 · film · translated from DanishWhat they mention most
Friends across the years
Almost every student mentions the same thing: the community. You become friends with your own term, with the terms before and after, and with the teachers.
“We are not only friends with our own year, but also with the years before and after us, and actually with the teachers too.”
Jacob · student autumn 2020 · translated from DanishWhat students say about the subjects
Many came for one subject and found much more
Many choose Højskolen Mors for a particular subject. Almost as many say they also wanted a place with lots of different subjects, so they could meet lots of different people.
Film Production
About Film Production ›I have always been interested in film, and I took film both terms, which I got a lot out of.
Laura, 21Spring and autumn 2025 · translated from DanishI needed to try some new things. Then I stumbled on film. I thought it was really cool and wanted to learn more about it. But how do you do that? Then I found Højskolen Mors.
Tobias, 25Autumn 2025 · translated from DanishI chose Højskolen Mors because I was interested in film, but I also wanted to go somewhere with all sorts of subjects, so I could meet different people.
Marius, 23Spring 2025 · translated from DanishPermaculture & Wild Food
About Permaculture & Wild Food ›I chose Højskolen Mors because I was looking for a place where I could learn about permaculture, and I feel I came to the right place. I have loved getting my hands in the soil. I started in the second intake and have felt welcome since the first day.
Ollie, 23Spring 2025 · translated from DanishI had become interested in what permaculture was, and I felt that Højskolen Mors could offer something other højskoler could not.
Jonas, 23Spring 2025 · translated from DanishPermaculture quickly became one of my favourite subjects, because it gave me both new perspectives on the world and slightly greener fingers.
Merian, 28Spring 2026 · translated from DanishMusic
About Music ›It was mainly the music subjects that brought me here, but I was also looking for a place with other subjects. I wanted to meet people who were passionate about things I knew nothing about.
NoahSpring 2025 · translated from DanishI remember […] all the really cosy café nights, where I also performed music in front of the best audience in the world!
Bjørg SkulevoldSpring and autumn 2023 · translated from DanishTheatre & Acting
About Theatre & Acting ›I wanted to do film, since I had done a lot of acting in theatre, but when the term started I chose theatre instead, a last-minute decision, and it turned out to be a good and very rewarding choice.
Anton, 22Spring 2026 · translated from DanishI was lost the year right after I graduated and was looking for a place to connect with people and still do theatre. I found Højskolen Mors on the folk school website and everything seemed great. 100% recommend it, it is so amazing.
LucieFormer international student
Former student
Lea Eyðbjørg: from højskole student to P3 Uundgåelig
Lea started her music career at Højskolen Mors, when she was a student in spring 2024. Since then her career has taken off, and today she makes her living from music.
- Spring 2024Student at Højskolen Mors
- 2025Opened the First Days of Roskilde Festival
- P3"blå nætter" was picked as P3 Uundgåelig on Danish national radio
- TodayMakes her living from music
Life on the term
What it looks like when they talk about it
Questions and answers
What do former students say about Højskolen Mors?
What do former students say about Højskolen Mors?
They especially mention the community across the years and with the teachers, the warmth and the nature by the Limfjord. Karen calls the school her home on Mors, and Jacob points out that it is a short way from thought to action.
Why do students choose Højskolen Mors?
Many come for a particular subject, such as film, music, theatre or permaculture, but choose the school because there are many different subjects and therefore many different people. Others need a break from their studies or everyday life.
Can you take more than one stay at Højskolen Mors?
Yes. Several students have taken two stays, such as Karen (autumn 2021 and spring 2022) and Laura (spring and autumn 2025).
Can I come and see the school before I apply?
Yes. Book a virtual tour from home, or call Mette on +45 21 62 64 55.
Be the next one to tell your story
Come and feel the atmosphere for yourself. Book a virtual tour from home.
Book a virtual tour or call Mette on +45 21 62 64 55