Evolving into who I want to be. Past Review

By (Neurobiology and Neurosciences., The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 05/26/2014 to 07/04/2014 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
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

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Absolutely amazing. Everyone was organized, helpful, and nice!

* 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.

* 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!

* 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

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 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

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • My fellow DIS students!
  • My classes!
  • Copenhagen
* What could be improved?
  • Travel
* 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

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!