Student’s Culture Hub Flea Market
Since I arrived in Copenhagen, I fell in love with the local flea market culture. I love how relaxed and friendly the atmosphere is, and how it brings people together. As our final event of 2024 at the Student’s Culture Hub, just before the exam season began, we wanted to recreate this vibe and offer students a cozy, fun afternoon on campus. That’s how the idea of organizing the first ever Student’s Culture Hub Flea Market was born.
On November 27, 2024, we held the event, with me as the main project coordinator, responsible for organizing everything from the initial brainstorming session to event day coordination and final wrap-up. We opened a sign-up form where students could register to have a stand and sell anything they wanted: second-hand clothes, accessories, handmade items, books, art, etc. In total, we had around 15 stands and an estimated 200 participants throughout the afternoon. Students really appreciated the opportunity to take a break from studying, and many told us it was a fun and refreshing way to escape the library for a while.
The flea market was free to attend, just like all our other events at Student’s Culture Hub. We wanted to keep it open and inclusive, and make sure it felt welcoming for everyone. We provided free snacks, coffee, and tea, and we even had a DJ booth playing relaxed music to create a nice atmosphere. Several people stayed for hours, chatting, browsing, or just enjoying the good vibes.
The idea behind this event was not just about selling second-hand items, but also about creating a more international and inclusive campus environment, one of the main goals of Student’s Culture Hub. We always aim to combat loneliness and bring people together through social and cultural activities, and this event was another great step in that direction.
I also saw this project as a way to promote sustainability, which is an important value for me. Buying second-hand is a small but meaningful way to reduce waste and be more mindful of our consumption. Many students shared the same view, and it was great to see people getting excited about giving their clothes or items a second life.
To support this further, we collaborated with the Danish Red Cross. We set up a donation corner at the event. Students could drop off unused clothes, and stallholders could leave anything they didn’t manage to sell. It was a great way to connect with a local organization and give the flea market an extra layer of social impact.
Another reflection I had after the event was how much potential these kinds of activities have to bring together different student groups. Flea markets are quite a Danish tradition, and we noticed that this event attracted a larger number of Danish students than usual, which was amazing to see. As an international intern, this meant a lot to me, seeing cultures meet naturally, just through a shared experience.
In terms of coordination, this project taught me a lot. I was responsible for managing the registration process, handling all the logistics (tables, setup, food, music, and collaboration with the Red Cross), and communicating with both the stakeholders and our volunteers. On the day of the event, I was there to solve any last-minute issues and make sure everything ran smoothly.
Looking back, I feel really proud of how everything turned out. It was my first time organizing a flea market, and even though we had some challenges (especially around space and promotion), the event had a very positive energy, and I saw firsthand how something small can have a big impact on a community. I believe we managed to create a space that felt warm, open, and meaningful—and that’s exactly what we aim for with every event at the Student’s Culture Hub.
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