Copenhagen: learning almost as much about American as about Denmark Past Review
By A student (Tulane University) - abroad from 01/23/2012 to 05/18/2012 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
There's no way I could describe all the things I gained/learned from my experience in Copenhagen in this one tiny box. It was absolutely worthwhile and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
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. |
Courses were not as rigorous as Tulane classes, but this study abroad program is not a joke, as I've heard many of them are. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
DIS did a fantastic job of handling the administrative stuff. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
DIS provided ample amounts of opportunities to become immersed, even though we were studying with only Americans. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I never had any issues, but DIS ensured that we were covered by the Danish healthcare system. |
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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) |
living with a host family cut a lot of costs for me, but Denmark in general is a very expensive country. |
| * 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? | I wish I had kept track better.... |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Live with a host family who will cook for you!! It cuts a lot of money and stress from your day. |
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 |
It was difficult to use the language when all the Danes prefer speaking English. It was fun to try though. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | N/A |
| 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? | Don't be afraid to TRY! make lots of mistakes and using the language is a great way to meet/befriend Danes. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Living in a host family with another American is probably the most ideal housing situation DIS offers. |
