The Life in Copenhagen Past Review
By Alexis H (Education, Saint Michael's College) - abroad from 08/15/2015 to 12/13/2015 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
I learned a lot about myself as well the rest of the world and how different it is than America. It was very worthwhile. I realized that I am able to do things on my own and that I am an independent person. I learned many life skills that I took with me home. I also learned a lot in my classes.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I wish the program checked in on their host families more often because one time is not enough...a lot can change in 10 years of being a host family. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
It was very easily accessible during the summer. With my insurance card I was able to go to the doctors when I needed. They were very helpful. |
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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) |
I spent about $150 a week on food and personal expenses per week and it would be very easy to spend a lot more if I did not budget my spendings before I went abroad. Know how much you have to spend before you go abroad. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about $150/week not including plane tickets |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | It would be very easy to spend a lot more if I did not budget my spendings before I went abroad. Know how much you have to spend before you go abroad. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | nothing |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Take a language course. It is so helpful when trying to immerse within the culture. Even if you don't speak it often, it is a reassuring feeling knowing that you can speak it when you need to and the members of the community will be happy that you attempt to speak it. Keep in mind that most people know English. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish that I had a better idea of the european teaching style before I came to Denmark. I wish I knew what my homestay would be like more although it was a great learning experience. |
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 Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
