The Best 4 Months of My Life! Past Review
By A student (Tulane University) - abroad from 01/21/2012 to 05/19/2012 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
I learned a lot of about my own culture, Europe, and a lot about myself. I even fell in love! It was an amazing experience, and I wish I could've stayed longer!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
This was an engaging and at times challenging program academically. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
DIS has very friendly, informative staff. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved the people who lived in my kollegium, but I did wish it was in a more interesting part of town. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
DIS stresses immersion and helps you get involved with the local community. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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) |
Copenhagen is a very expensive city. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | At least $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I would suggest saving up money beforehand. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
Nearly everyone in Denmark speaks English, and Danish is an extremely hard language to learn, especially in one semester. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | French- Level 3 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | In Denmark, it's difficult to actually learn Danish because everyone speaks and encourages you yo speak English. |
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? | Appreciate each moment, because it goes by so fast! |
