DIS is the most well organized and best abroad program out there. Past Review
By Casey F (PSYCHOLOGY., Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/18/2012 to 12/15/2012 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
Definitely worthwhile. I wanted to study abroad because I wanted to travel and I definitely accomplished that. DIS provides a lot of opportunity to travel. In addition I made friends from all around the US which is a very cool thing.
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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. |
The work wasn't that hard, but attendance is absolutely mandatory. They give you plenty of weeks to travel, though. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They are so extremely well organized, and have great great resources. All your teachers are professionals and provide for great connections even beyond DIS. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in a dorm with 25 American students and it was awesome. |
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They gave us a food stipend, but we had to cook everything for ourselves. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I lived and hung out with Americans. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I didn't utilize healthcare, but it was all accessible. |
| * Safety: |
Copenhagen is a very safe city. |
| 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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
Copenhagen is an expensive city, but you can manage to spend your money wisely if you cook for yourself and not shop. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 50$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Utilize the food stipend. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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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 |
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| 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 |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That Danes don't wear any color, everyone only wears black. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Positive Psychology |
| Course Department: | Psychology |
| Instructor: | Mads Bab |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Mads is the most amazing teacher you will ever have. He is knowledgable and so enthusiastic about the class. You must take Positive Psychology with him. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | Credits transfer for electives! |
