Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Once in a life time Past Review

By (Architecture, Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/15/2015 to 12/13/2015 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I loved living in a city, and being in Scandinavia. I felt so comfortable living there and it truly felt like home. I learned a lot about being independent and getting by without knowing the local language.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 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)

Copenhagen is a very expensive city, so spending money is hard to avoid

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? buy a rejsekort at the beginning on the semester to save money on public transit

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

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

it was hard to speak Danish with locals since they knew english well, and preferred to speak in English, but I did my best when ordering at restaurants and cafes.

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 0
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? the greater the effort you make to speak Danish, the easier and more comfortable it will be.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* 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?
  • location
  • study tours
* What could be improved?
  • integration of american students with each other
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? people are serious when they talk about how popular biking is in Copenhagen--get a bike your first day! Also the city is very expensive so you have to be creative when spending your money.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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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:

History of Copenhagen
Course Department: HIstory
Instructor: Carsten
Instruction Language: English
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Architecture Foundations Studio
Course Department: Architecture
Instructor: Jacob Nørløv
Instruction Language: English
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Danish I

Course Department: Langauge
Instructor: Bianca
Instruction Language: Danish/English
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20/21st Century Danish Architecture
Course Department: Architecture
Instructor: Jannie Bendsen
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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