Craziest time of cultural growth in my life. Past Review
By Stephen D (Finance and Economics, Trinity University) - abroad from 01/16/2015 to 05/18/2015 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about myself and what it takes to function independently in a strange environment. In addition, I was able to take away a ton about the amazing environment that comes from traveling the world every weekend and seeing tons of different people in their home countries. It was definitely worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Cool outside of the classroom exposure, teachers were experts in their field and awesome at sharing knowledge with students |
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| 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) |
Denmark is very expensive. The cost of going to school and maintaining a social life in Scandinavia is very high. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $400-500 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Being uncomfortable is okay. Whether it be exploring a new city, trying to read Russian when using the metro, or traveling with people you hardly know, taking risks and growing because of them is the best component of studying abroad. |
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