Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I learned how to be indepedant and really focus on what makes me happy! Past Review

By (Political Science and Government, Macalester College) - abroad from 08/18/2015 to 12/15/2016 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
One of the best experiences of my life and incredibly greatful i had the opportuntunity.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

were a little unhelpful switching housing unless it was a really bad situation

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

a little far and islolated but overall a very comfortable space

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

wished i had more of a host family

* 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

I loved the academic structure at DIS and felt like I had a lot of time to explore on my own while also being challenging in a fufilling way academeically. loved all my teachers. they were dedicated and extremely smart individuals!

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 80 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? dont eat out for lunch. pack your own!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • food
  • classes
  • culture
* What could be improved?
  • community in housing
  • less babying in program
  • know about housing sooner
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? that i would have liked a host family and that is flies by!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!