Extended vacation! May 27, 2024

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

On-site administration of your program

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in outdoor LLC, in basecamp Lyngby. We lived in nice studio apartments, had a great community, a great commute on the S train, and it was a great way to learn independence.

I spent my own money on groceries, but the stipend was very helpful and it was great to learn to cook on my own.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I didn't learn any Danish or have interactions with Danes in general. I learned some bits of culture through buying groceries and people watching.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

For the most part it was accessible. My mother fell and had to go to the ER, it wasn't handicap friendly, but not the worst. I was very ill once and called the help line for assistance but no one picked up or helped me so I personally have not used the health care.

Very very safe

I would chose a program that was 1. in a warmer location so that I can walk around/sight see more often 2. A more academically rigorous program such as one affiliated with a university 3. less expensive... literally most other places

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

Denmark is definitely very expensive. Something that wasn't discussed was that the culture of DIS is for students to travel often around Europe, and on their own dime. You don't have to, but everyone does and it costs a lot. You will not be able to get a job while you're there, so make sure you save up at least $1000 usd for light traveling. I personally rarely went out to eat because it's around $25-$40/meal, and I enjoyed cooking. Being a tourist in Copenhagen is expensive, do beware.

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

I did not take Danish or speak it at all.

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• Safety
• Independence
• Lack of work

• Better teachers
• more paid for activities
• Engagement with Danes

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