Foregin correspondent’s advice for international journalism students

By Niels Drost

COPENHAGEN – German correspondent in Scandinavia Clemens Bomsdorf gave students of the Danish School of Media and Journalism (DMJX) advice on working as a foreign correspondent last Monday. The students from 12 different nationalities asked him questions during their stay at the International Press Center (IPC) in Copenhagen.

Bomsdorf explained the importance of learning the language of the area where you are working, “the language tells you a lot about the country.” He also emphasized that one should make themselves seen and should not hesitate to contact people for having coffee over story ideas and information.

When asked how a foreign correspondent stays updated on what’s happening in his working area, he advised the group to read the papers and check what your local friends are talking about and commenting on.

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