Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Growing up in 4 months Past Review

By (Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/18/2013 to 12/15/2013 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Learned that life is expensive. Gained knowledge about how to be more independent. Worthwhile, but still very expensive.

Personal Information

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

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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? 100 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Learn to eat less

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? Beginner
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? None
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Seamless
  • Helpful staff
  • Great location
* What could be improved?
  • Immersion
  • More stipends
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Avoid americans

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Immunology
Course Department: Medical Practice & Policy
Instructor: Richard
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Yes, it was challenging. Offered one relevant field trip. The teacher was prepared and knowledgable. I participated in class the same as I would have at Middlebury. I was assessed with exams and homework.
Credit Transfer Issues: No trouble yet.
Course Name/Rating:

Human Health and Disease
Course Department: Medical Practice & Policy
Instructor: Amardeep Singh
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Yes, it was challenging. Offered tons of relevant field trips. Very hands on course. The teacher was prepared and very knowledgable. I participated in class more than I would have at Middlebury. I was assessed with exams and homework.
Credit Transfer Issues: No trouble yet.
Course Name/Rating:

Medical Ethics
Course Department: Medical Practice & Policy
Instructor: Elise Scholer
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Yes, it was challenging. Offered no relevant field trips. The teacher was prepared and very knowledgable. I participated in class more than I would have at Middlebury. I was assessed with exams and homework.
Credit Transfer Issues: No trouble yet.
Course Name/Rating:

Medical Exploration of HIV/AIDS
Course Department: Medical Practice & Policy
Instructor: Helene Mens/Lars Peters
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Yes, it was challenging. Offered 2 relevant field trips. The teacher was prepared and knowledgable. I participated in class the same as I would have at Middlebury. I was assessed with exams.
Credit Transfer Issues: No trouble yet.
Course Name/Rating:

Danish Language & Culture

Course Department: Danish Language
Instructor: Mogens Larsen
Instruction Language: English/Danish
Comments: Yes, it was challenging. Offered 2 relevant field trips. The teacher was prepared and knowledgable. I participated in class the same as I would have at Middlebury. I was assessed with exams and homework.
Credit Transfer Issues: No trouble yet.