Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A life-changing and eye-opening experience Past Review

By (Sociology and Anthropology., Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/17/2013 to 12/14/2013 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained independence and a more cultured view. I could not have gained that while staying at home.

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:

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50

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

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? 220
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Cultural immersion
  • The people
* What could be improved?
  • Handling money
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? not much!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Psychology of Adulthood
Course Department: Psychology
Instructor: Nancy Kelley
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This class made me think a lot. I loved it. The professor was amazing. I participated frequently. We had big group presentations.
Credit Transfer Issues: No
Course Name/Rating:

Psychology of Leadership
Course Department: Psychology
Instructor: Ivan Hausser
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The class was not very hard, but it was interesting. it was a little bit unorganized. the professor was nice but scattered. i participated frequently. we had exams and group projects.
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Danish Language and Culture
Course Department: Danish
Instructor: Niels Boeren
Instruction Language: Danish/English
Comments: The class was not hard but the language was. The teacher was very enthusiastic. I participated frequently. we had exams and projects
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Gender Perspectives on Human Rights
Course Department: Sociology
Instructor: Anne Christensen
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The class was bad because the professor was not good. She was too involved in her views to hear anyone else's. i tried to participate but she was not helpful. we had exams and group projects that were graded in a weird manner.
Credit Transfer Issues: no
Course Name/Rating:

Cultural Diversity and Social Capital

Course Department: Sociology
Instructor: Jakob Liingaard
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The course was a little boring in the middle when we switched to doing history on Turkey. The professor was extremely knowledgeable. I participated less frequently than at Middlebury. We had papers.
Credit Transfer Issues: no