Denmark: Pricey but Well Worth It! Past Review

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I personally did not care for the schooling in Denmark. As much as I loved the people I met and the experience as a total it was very different than schooling in the US. I did not feel prepared for the schooling but I don't think my university had any idea as to how different it really is. There was no homework just lectures and then a four-hour open note/open book final that consisted of about five problems with multiple steps. Another class I had to write an eight-page paper and that was my entire grade. Overall, it is just a very different system of learning than what I am used to. The school system over there is very individual focus. I was told you do as well as the time you put into the class. However, I put in more hours than what I ever have before in a course at Central and did not do as well as expected.

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How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in downtown Copenhagen and absolutely LOVED it! I lived with other international students who were either from a different state or country than myself. We only had one bathroom and shower for eight people on our floor but we made it work miraculously. By the end of the study abroad experience you become so close to the others they are like your family. I would not trade my living situation for the world! We also were right by a few bars so we got to experience the nightlife as well as by a canal where we were just relax outside a few days/nights.

Denmark is known for being a bit pricey so I wasn't on the best diet when I was overseas. There is a chain of stores called Netto where a lot of students shop because they are known for being relatively cheap. I went to eat at a restaurant about three times only because it was so expensive to do so.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

While I was studying abroad I got the opportunity to travel to Russia, Finland, Sweden, Estonia, and Barcelona. I traveled with my housemates/schoolmates. The school also puts on a few events throughout the semester to get everyone acquainted such as a ball dance. While in Sweden I actually got to stay with one of my housemates who lives there. It was really cool to have an actual dinner with a Swedish family and see how they live.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Thankfully, I never had to go to the doctors while I was overseas. However, we were all given a card in the beginning with a doctor's name that was around where we lived. That way if we did ever get sick we would have an address on where to exactly go.

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

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