Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Anything but a Melancholy Danish Experience Past Review

By (Communication and Media Studies., The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 07/02/2012 to 07/28/2012 with

Aarhus University: Aarhus - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot of practical and academic information from my coursework. Additionally, I learned so much about traveling abroad in general, and Danish culture. It was definitely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The program was very intensive. In addition to the standard coursework of lectures and reading, there was a great deal of hands-on experience. However, the knowledge of the instructors and their willingness to guide students made the course very enjoyable.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program had a well trained and very friendly help staff around 24/7.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt very integrated into the local culture. The program included many opportunities to learn about Danish culture, and to experience the culture of Aarhus. Additionally, many of the classes had students that were native Danish students who regularly attend Aarhus University, not just international students.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Location
  • Fellow classmates/friends
  • Coursework/Instructors
* What could be improved?
  • More familiarity with international grading system
  • Expediting credit transfer process
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How invaluable the study abroad experience is for developing as a person in an increasing globalized world.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.