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Hi! I am a student from Spain planning to move to Sønderborg next year to study Mechatronics Engineering at SDU. Since I will be moving alone, I have a few questions regarding international student life, finances, and finding a part-time job.

My main concern is financial. I need to find a part-time job to support myself and qualify for SU. However, I have a specific situation: when the academic year starts in September, I will be 17 years old, and I won't turn 18 until October.

1. Are there any legal work restrictions for 17-year-olds in Denmark? Will this minor gap affect my chances of getting a job right away in September?
2. How hard is it to find an English-speaking job in Sønderborg? What is the typical timeframe for finding one (weeks, months)?
3. Regarding finances, I will be moving from Spain with some initial savings, but my plan is to rely heavily on a student job and SU as soon as possible.
4. What is a realistic monthly budget for a student in Sønderborg?
5. How much financial savings do you recommend having before moving? Since it takes time to secure a job and get the first SU payment approved, I want to make sure I don't run out of money during my first few months.
6. Is it difficult to balance Mechatronics at SDU with a part-time job? How many hours per day/week do students typically work? I know SU requires 10-12 hours per week, but I'm worried about the workload of an engineering degree.

(I'm sorry for asking so many questions. Since I don't know anyone else to ask, I've been researching everything on my own to figure out whether studying in Denmark is worth it in my situation)

I would love to hear any advice, tips, or experiences from current SDU students or internationals living in Sønderborg. What can I do right now from Spain to prepare?

Thanks in advance!

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