Incredible Copenhagen - learn in and outside of classroom Past Review
By A student (Growth and Structure of Cities, Bryn Mawr College) - abroad from 08/15/2015 to 12/12/2015 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
I learn a lot about urban design, since Copenhagen is a pioneer in this field. All the field studies and study tours in Europe also benefited a lot.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Housing:
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I love my Danish host family. They are so nice and welcoming, and treat me as their family members. it's a great way to learn the real Danish culture. |
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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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make your lunch every night for next day; do not buy your lunch outside every noon. It's expensive. |
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 |
All the courses were taught in English, but the Danish language class allowed me to learn more Danish and Danish culture. |
| 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? | none |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Most Danish people are very good at English; no worries. |
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? | The food is expensive in Copenhagen Copenhagen has a lot of rains |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Urban Design Foundation Studio |
| Course Department: | Architecture & Design |
| Instructor: | Rasmus Frisk |
| Instruction Language: | Englsih |
| Comments: | Although it's a foudation course, I learnt a lot from both the extensive studio critique and field studies in Copenhagen. The emphasis on hand sketching and drawing (to develop a thinking pen) are also great things that i learnt. |
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