The most rewarding, life-changing and incredible experience I will ever have!!! Past Review
By Danielle M (PSYCHOLOGY., Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/13/2013 to 05/15/2013 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
I gained a new love for the Danish culture and traveling in Europe. I learned to get out of my comfort zone and independence. It was the most worthwhile experience I have ever experienced.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was perfectly placed. I never thought I would love my roommate and the people who I live with so much. It was amazing! |
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Healthy and amazing. The best sandwiches I have ever had. I will never find one that is that good in the states. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I was set up with a visiting family and they opened my eyes and made be feel at home in Denmark. I will always have them in my life and for that I will always be thankful. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Thankfully I never had any serious problems, but I did sprain my ankle in Spain. When I landed I called my doctor right away and he let me come in whenever I needed. He was helpful and kind and I did not need to pay a thing. Yeah free healthcare!! |
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I am from New York City and I felt more comfortable walking in the streets of Copenhagen at night then I ever felt in New York City. I felt so safe. |
| 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 expensive, but DIS helped a lot and if you are smart about your money you should be good. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy lunch, cook dinner. Lunch is $10 or less, but dinner could be more than twice that. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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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 |
You do not need to take the class, but I highly advise it. It is a great way to understand the culture and language around you. |
| 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? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Danish language and Culture 1 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Practice. Read signs, stories and anything in danish. Also listen to music and watch youtube clips in danish. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Nothing I would not change a thing |
