It was so great that it all seems like a fantasy now looking back. Past Review
By A student (Economics., Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/22/2012 to 05/20/2012 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
I saw so much of Europe and the number one thing I wanted to do when I was there was travel. It was definitely worthwhile and I'll never forget it!
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
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The building I lived in was falling apart and not suitable for 30 people to live in. Other than that, it was in a great location and I liked the people I lived with. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
It was easy to see a doctor right away but they weren't always the most useful in diagnosing the problem or giving the right medication. |
| * Safety: |
The city is very safe but you have to be careful of pick picketers. |
| 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 an expensive city but I'm sure I could have budgeted better. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cook your own food and be careful about what you're spending your money on. |
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 |
We mostly just used it in class. We were learning beginning Danish so we couldn't say more than a sentence or two here and there and hold very basic conversations. |
| 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? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | I had never taken Danish before |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Be engaging in class and practice ordering your food at a restaurant or try to talk with your Danish family in Danish. |
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? | I wish that I hadn't signed up for quite so many things. I was pretty overwhelmed and really busy the entire time. I felt I had spread myself too thin and couldn't fully engage in any one activity. But at the same time I didn't want to miss out on anything so maybe it was worth it. |
