Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Danish Adventures- Exploring Nordic Culture, History and Nature Past Review

By (Environmental Studies., Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/23/2012 to 05/10/2012 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, I learned so much both in and out of the classroom. I learned to be more independent, outgoing and openminded.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • My Host Family
  • Field Study to Danish Island of Aero
  • Historic Latin Quarter in central Copenhagen
* What could be improved?
  • Cultural immersion with young Danes
  • Easier access to Danish landmarks outside of Copenhagen
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Danish is really hard! It was really hard for Danes to understand me when I tried to practice my language skills, so we usually just switched to English.