Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Incredible experiences outside of my comfort zone Past Review

By (Elementary Education, The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 01/20/2014 to 05/09/2014 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to navigate cities, how to ask for help, how to budget my time and money. I learned that being different is fun, and talking to the person next to you can lead to great friendships. I learned how to plan trips and coordinate with people. I learned a lot and it was all worth it. I learned the lessons of life.

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?

The kollegium I stayed at was very dirty, and had several problems throughout the semester. However I enjoyed the people that were there with me.

* Food:

Given a stipend to buy food, but as a result I didn't get much to try many of the custom dishes in Denmark

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

No health issues

* Safety:

Safest place I have ever been, even safer than Austin. I never had a problem, even extremely late at night by myself.

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)

Copenhagen is expensive

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I received a stipend, so I'm not quite sure what the additional cost was.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget everything out from the beginning.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people
  • The ability to travel
* What could be improved?
  • Not much
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How to dress for the cold.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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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.