Evolving into who I want to be. Past Review
By Kaitlyn F (Neurobiology and Neurosciences., The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 05/26/2014 to 07/04/2014 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
I learned how to be even more independent and how to stay calm in less than ideal situations.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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Absolutely amazing. Everyone was organized, helpful, and nice! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived very far away from the city in comparison to other students, but I also think it helped me actually live like a Dane! |
| * Food: |
I missed my Texas BBQ and Mexican food a lot. The food is also very expensive in Copenhagen. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Copenhagen has a lot of festivals and it was so easy to get immersed in the culture! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
No issues. |
| * Safety: |
I could walk around at any time of the day or night and not feel scared. Copenhagen is extremely 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 very, very expensive. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $250 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cool while abroad and don't eat out as much as you'd like! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Packing lightly really is the way to go! |
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 Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
