Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It's for life Past Review

By (Art Conservation / Art History, University of Delaware) - abroad from 08/22/2011 to 12/19/2011 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The semester was absolutely worthwhile. I made many good friends, and I even returned as a DIS employee.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I took 7 courses, which might have been a little much, but I enjoyed each one of them. The professors are knowledgeable professionals in their fields. Assignments consisted primarily of readings and final papers. I enjoyed using the local royal libraries.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

DIS does a great job efficiently administering a large program while still providing individual attention.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Fantastic placement! I'm still in touch with my Danish family.

* Food:

Eating out is very expensive, however, desserts like lagkage, drømmekage, and kanelsnegle are deliciously reasonable.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Denmark has a strong healthcare system. I never needed to experience it personally.

* Safety:

I feel safe at all hours. Never had problems.

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)

My host family was very generous so I never felt I had to support myself monetarily. Expenses were purely for entertainment.

* 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? 70.00 USD
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Pack your own lunch and eat at DIS in a lounge or courtyard. Try out Studenterhuset for good student deals.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Host family
  • Study tours
  • Inspiring faculty
* What could be improved?
  • Clearer event calendars
  • More student groups
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how hard DIS staff and faculty work to make the semester a success for students.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!