A new country exceeded expectations I didn't know I had. Past Review
By A student (Political Science and Government, Loyola University Maryland) - abroad from 08/15/2015 to 12/12/2015 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to push myself out of my comfort zone as well as make new friends and explore new cities.
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
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* Housing:
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We were given a food stipend but there was no meal plan through DIS so I cooked for myself every night. |
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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 was able to stick to my budget pretty well but it took a lot of effort to stay on track. |
| 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? | Find cheaper local bakeries and coffee shops, always ask about a student discount, and don't go out all of the time. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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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? | I know that I am able to work well in high stress situations |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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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.' |
Individual Course Reviews
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The Game of European Politics: Crisis and Survival |
| Course Department: | Political Science |
| Instructor: | Jacob Buksti |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | This course was overall challenging mainly because I had never taken a politics course from a European Union perspective before. The professor has worked in Danish and European Politics for years and he was incredibly knowledgable about everything. We had an incredible week long tour to Brussels where we visited all of the major EU institutions as well as The Hague. We were mainly assessed through participation, papers, and exams relatively equally. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | I had no issue transferring the credit back to my home institution. |
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