Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

New culture, new climate, new experineces, and a ton of travel! Past Review

By (Urban Studies/Affairs., Trinity University) - abroad from 08/21/2014 to 12/07/2014 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about the people and culture of Denmark and Scandinavia. I travelled extensively was exposed to cultures and peoples across Europe. I learned a great deal about myself; how to be self-sufficient, how to get around in a place I've never been, how to be flexible with my plans. It was absolutely a worthwhile experience and I highly recommend going abroad.

Review Photos

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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

* 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? around $130 a week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? If possible cook for yourself, it will save you money and give you some cooking experience

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Opportunities for travel
  • Professors
  • Living in Copenhagen
* What could be improved?
  • Intermingling between students of different fields of study
  • Keeping students closer to central city
  • helping students with bike rentals
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Prepare for rain, get confident on a bike, and think of places you want to travel to!

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!