A semester in Denmark: The most influential 4 months of my life Past Review

By A student (Neurobiology and Neurosciences., Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/18/2014 to 12/13/2014 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

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

I personally, culturally, and academically grew during my time abroad. I was given another perspective on life and was able to take myself out of my American context. I wish I was still abroad!

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?	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?	$100-250
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	Plan and stick to it!

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? Select all that apply	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?	Academics Location My friends!
* What could be improved?	Amount of food stipend money money Conditions of certain dorms More cultural immersion
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	Be open and go outside my comfort zone!

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 Avid Adventurer The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	Neuroscience of fear
Course Department:
Instructor:	Bettina Hornboll
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	Great course but an ok teacher. Communication is key in this course
Credit Transfer Issues:	No.

Course Name/Rating:	Psychopharmacology
Course Department:
Instructor:	Jesper Andreasen
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	Challenging course and I learned a lot about neural disorders. THe teacher did not correctly communicate expectations.
Credit Transfer Issues:	No

Course Name/Rating:	Holocaust and Genocide
Course Department:
Instructor:	Torben Jorgensen
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	Torben is the best professor I have ever had. The class was so engaging and I learned a great deal about genocide, WWII, and the history behind genocides around the world. Great course!
Credit Transfer Issues:	no

Course Name/Rating:	Danish Language and Culture
Course Department:
Instructor:
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	We were required to take it. It was helpful in the long run.
Credit Transfer Issues:	no

Course Name/Rating:	Changing the News
Course Department:
Instructor:	Cathrine Gyldensted
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	Great discussion based class
Credit Transfer Issues:	no