Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Semester Abroad with the Nicest People - The Danes Past Review

By (Biology, General., Fordham University) - abroad from 08/18/2013 to 12/16/2012 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about how people in other cultures - especially the Danish culture - live. And the Danish culture is very different from the American so it made for some interesting observations. It was definitely worthwhile to study abroad.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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:

Extremely safe!

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)

Copenhagen is pretty expensive.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? At least $150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy food from the grocery store and make your meals instead of eating out.

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

I was taking the Danish class and they focused on teaching us the practical language to use everyday.

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? None
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? There really is not many options if you want to practice Danish here in the states, but pretty much everyone in Copenhagen speaks fluent English.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Time to travel
  • Interesting classes
  • Good living arrangements
* What could be improved?
  • Class descriptions
  • Organization of teachers
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? There is very limited cultural immersion, only if you are living with all Americans.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.