Going Abroad Taught Me to Cherish What I Have Past Review
By A student (Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Santa Clara University) - abroad from 08/15/2015 to 12/13/2015 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
It was most definitely worthwhile. I learned to view the world with more open eyes and be less quick to judge; to always consider as many perspectives on an issue as possible; to live true to myself and pursue opportunities for the fun of it; to communicate across cultures; to be confident in my abilities to learn new skills and perform them effectively; and most importantly, I learned to cherish my relationships with people. After having traveled I have realized the importance of expressing gratitude towards those you care about and just maintaining healthy relationships in order to maintain a healthy spirit.
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
All of my classes were exceptionally interesting on not to much of a work load. I definitely had plenty of free time to explore Denmark and the city and hang out with friends |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The DIS staff were always very helpful and friendly |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The kollegium life was amazing. I had my own large room with a bathroom, and shared a communal kitchen with eleven other international graduate students |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Danish people can be a bit difficult to approach, but you just need to put yourself out there and not be shy |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Best healthcare system ever. I studied it in my program, and also went to the doctor once as a patient and the care was phenomenal. |
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Definitely always felt safe, even walking around the city at 3AM |
| 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) |
Copenhagen is one of the most expensive cities in the world. Be prepared to save up a lot of money to spend on social activities |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150/week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cook your own food as much as possible and pack a lunch for between classes. Grabbing food in the city gets very expensive really quick |
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 |
They encouraged it but did not really enforce it |
| 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? | I've taken three years of Spanish |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Use it as a ice breaker with foreigners. You can share laughs about your awful pronunciations, but at the same time they will correct you and teach you some new phrases |
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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? | The lack of nearby backpacking trails in Denmark, so I shouldn't have lugged all my camping equipment halfway across the world with me. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe 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. |
