Meet Our Student Board
Emilie Frydendahl
Chairperson and Board Member
Emilie is 25 years old, lives in Aarhus, and is a former student at Højskolen Mors. She loves singing in choirs, playing music, watching and making films, and experiencing different cultures. She is always involved in some creative project or volunteer work. In addition to her passion for the arts, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology and loves diving into everything from protein structures to knitting techniques.
Emilie simply can’t get enough of Højskolen Mors. She attended in E22 (for which she is the class representative), E24, and has just completed an internship in Film Production in F25.
Paula kjølby
Board Member
Paula is 24 years old and has moved to Aarhus from southern Jutland. She loves diving into various creative projects and spending time with all her wonderful friends, whom she met during her time at the folk high school.
Paula was elected to the board in 2024. She has felt a strong connection to Højskolen Mors for a long time, having attended E21, E22, and completed an internship in E23. Her main subjects during her first stay were Permaculture and Film, and during her second stay, Creative Writing Workshop and Film.
Kasper kruse
Board Member
Kasper is 26 years old and lives in a small village in western Jutland called Remmerstrand. He works as an unskilled service assistant in the service department at the health center in Lemvig. At the same time, he volunteers at Subhuset in Holstebro, a cultural association that supports up-and-coming culture and music in western Jutland.
In addition to work and volunteering, Kasper loves playing guitar, hiking in nature, and learning the latest knowledge in various nerdy fields. He did all of this during his time at Højskolen Mors in the F23 semester, where his main subject was permaculture, along with many musical and creative electives. He loves and cherishes the sense of community and the wonderful folk high school spirit!
Hannah sonne-nijhoff
Alternate Member
Hannah is 22 years old and originally from Funen. After her folk high school stay in F24, she moved to Aarhus with her fellow board alternate and former high school roommate Ingeborg to study Biology. At the folk high school, Hannah took Permaculture and Creative Writing Workshop, which she really enjoyed. She still spends a lot of time in nature, loves writing, and is always ready for a communal sing-along.
Dicte Loft
Class Representative E24 and Board Member
Dicte is 18 years old and a proud Mid-Jutlander. She is taking a gap year, spending her days working and saving up for adventures. In her free time, she enjoys walks in beautiful nature, playing LPs on the record player, and keeping busy with lots of small creative projects.
Dicte’s main subjects during her time at the school in Fall 24 were Music and Ceramics.
Andreas
Class Representative F24
Andreas is 26 years old and is about to study to become a teacher at the Danish Free Teacher’s School. He is one of the few students familiar with the local area around the folk high school, as he comes from Thisted.
He is the class representative for F24 and handles communication between F24 and the student council.
Andreas loves everything related to music, which is why he took Music and Music Production at the folk high school.
Most people from F24 know Andreas by his nickname ‘Musse,’ which he was given during his time at the folk high school.
Karen
Class Representative F23
Karen is 24 years old and a true Aarhusian. I took a break from my studies at the School of Architecture to attend folk high school—a really great choice. I had an amazing stay and got to explore, among other things, permaculture and ceramics with lots of wonderful friends. In the student council, I am the class representative for F23 and was elected as a regular member of the council in May 2024, which I’m very happy about. I love the folk high school spirit and community, and I’m very glad to be able to help organize and come up with ideas for events and folk high school fun for both current and former students.
Dicte hald
Vice Chairperson and Board Member
Dicte is 24 years old and is about to study Dramaturgy at Aarhus University.
In her free time, she enjoys either a good fantasy book or various creative hobbies, including making jewelry, embroidery, and working with ceramics.
She loves all things theatre and culture and has been involved in many small and large events over time. At the folk high school, she was also part of several committees, planning one themed party after another.
She attended the folk high school in F23 and E23, where her main subjects were Theatre, Creative Writing Workshop, and Ceramics.
She was elected as a regular member of the association in 2024.
Marie lykkegaard
Board Member
Marie is 23 years old and has just moved to Aarhus after 1.5 years on Mors. She loves being creative, with knitting and crocheting, but also enjoys using her Canva skills for beautiful graphic design.
Marie can always be found with a big smile on her face, busy helping someone, as she has the world’s best sense of organization.
Marie was a student in F24 and then an intern in PR and Communication in E24 and F25, because she just couldn’t get enough of the folk high school world. As a student, her main subjects were Film Production and Ceramics. She loves campfire gatherings, communal singing, and true folk high school fun.
Anton andersen
Board Member & Treasurer
Anton is 21 years old and comes from Odense, but is in the process of moving to Aarhus. He is very fond of playing music, natural sciences, and random trivia.
Anton is always up for social activities, whether it’s beating people at Bezzerwizzer, practicing songs in music, or enjoying a cold beer in the sun. Every now and then, you might even hear him growling along to some heavy metal.
Anton attended E24, which he enjoyed so much that he decided to take another semester in F25. His main subjects were Music, Political Existence, and Ceramics. Rumor has it that he hopes to take one or two more semesters in the future.
hjalte kirk
Board Member
Hjalte is 22 years old and lives in the small town of Kirke Såby on Zealand. He loves exploring the great outdoors, whether it’s on the water in a kayak or in the forest with a pair of hiking boots.
He loves trying out new things and taking on challenges.
Hjalte can always be found among people, either organizing, helping out, or simply enjoying time with others. da han mener det er kernen til et godt ophold på højskolen.
Hjalte attended F25, where he chose subjects such as Theatre, Outdoor Life, Wild Food, Event Planning, and Cultural Management.
He enjoyed the experiences and close friendships he made at the folk high school so much that he decided to take another semester.
Ida gram
Alternate Member
Ida is 21 years old, originally from Copenhagen, and is about to attend the Danish Free Teacher’s School, which means she will be moving to Ollerup. She is passionate about children and their well-being and hopes one day to help create a positive learning environment. In addition, she enjoys music, playing the piano, and subjects that explore the society around us.
Ida was a student in F25, where her main subjects were Music and Outdoor Life. She was also part of the party committee and a party band. Ida thinks the way the folk high school educates and shapes students is amazing, and she is very happy to give back to something that has given her so much.
Camilla Markussen
Class Representative F25 and Board Member
Camilla is 23 years old and comes from Fredericia. She is very passionate about film and is always ready with a fun movie fact. Besides film, she loves being creative with all sorts of quirky projects and can usually be found with a cup of tea in hand. During her gap years, she has worked as a guide around Europe and loves sharing all the stories from her guests.
Camilla was a student in F25, where her main subjects were Film and Outdoor Life. Outdoor Life gave her a unique opportunity to experience the beautiful nature of Mors and Thy, both on land and on the water. She has always dreamed of attending a folk high school and has enjoyed every moment on wonderful Mors—and looks forward to many more.
Karoline Denning
Class Representative E23
Karoline is 22 years old and studies Danish at the University of Copenhagen.
She is the class representative for E23 and is therefore responsible for communication between E23 and the student council.
Karoline loves everything related to writing, reading, and culture. In addition, she really enjoys organizing and planning activities and events.
Karo’s main subjects during her time at E23 were Theatre and Political Existence.
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