I became much more self sufficient in copenhagen Past Review
By Kari A (Economics., Villanova University) for
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
Extremely worthwhile. I feel much more mature and confident in my ability to live by myself and take care of myself. Traveling alone was an important growing experience. The program also helped me focus on specific interests in the field of economics
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Similar workload and difficulty. Very high quality professors. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
excellent support system. Very pleased with DIS |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Lived with 10 Americans and a Danish RA. Overall very pleased. The dorm was in an excellent location |
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danish class went to grocery store and was shown what food was (everything labeled in danish) which was helpful |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Went on a study tour of Western Denmark and Brussels. Both were interesting academically and culturally. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
DIS set everyone up with healthcare cards and made going to the doctor easy (and free). Copenhagen was extremely 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
most people spoke english. used it rarely |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Getting to know danes was the highlight of my four months. Danish people are extremely smart, funny, unique, and incredibly kind and helpful. Students wishing to live in an "alternative Europe" would benefit most |
