Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Awakening Bliss Past Review

By (Visual Arts, Fordham University) - abroad from 08/18/2012 to 12/15/2012 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Completely worthwhile! Greater sense of independence and confindence. Greater appreciation for being a young urban student All types of friends Memorable and life changing cultural experiences

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.

* 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?

Program was very helpful especially when I needed to find a specialized doctor. Also, free Danish healthcare is very nice too!

* 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)

Getting a food stipend and transportation card from DIS was very nice and helpful.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50 USD
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook meals yourself. Pack your lunch. Don't eat out a lot. Try and stretch your stipend out for as long as possible.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • My peers
  • Location -- Scandinavia is the best
  • Travel breaks
* What could be improved?
  • Orientation
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Tips and tricks about public transportation. Half the fun is learning all the tips and tricks though!

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!