Copenhagen: Inspirational and Liberal Past Review
By Hudson F (Anthropology., Trinity University) for
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that European modern Welfare state systems produced much less social inequality than the neoliberal state system of the U.S.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Decent workload and fair grading system. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Strengths: very organized Weaknesses: None |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very safe neighborhood. |
| * Food: |
Lots of food options all over Copenhagen. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Sustainability program field trip to The Netherlands and Germany was very informative and relevant. Best part of the program. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Very safe |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100 dollars. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Very expensive city |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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