Missing Copenhagen! Past Review
By A student (Environmental Science, Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/14/2015 to 12/15/2015 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
I learned how to live in a new place without a support network and met a lot of new and interesting people. The program was really interactive and we got to learn and travel a lot. It was really cool learning so much about the Scandinavian perspective from teachers and peers alike. I really, really enjoyed my Urban livability and Environmental Philosophy courses and highly recommend both of them.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Besides issues with housing, everything was great. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had to move out and my RA was very passive aggressive. |
* Food: |
We get a food stipend but it isn't enough to last the entire semester. Otherwise eating out is great but it is pretty expensive. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I lived with Danes and was party of the Visiting Family program. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Easily accessible. |
* Safety: |
Never felt unsafe. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It was a great program that really made sure you understood your surroundings and Danish culture/history. I got to meet a lot of locals through the program's visiting/host family network, "buddy" network, and kollegiums. |
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) |
The cost of living in Copenhagen is pretty high. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About $200 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If possible, cook at home more |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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? | Beginner |
How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew there were a lot of means to get a bike. A lot of students sell their bikes and this is spread word of mouth or via Facebook. |
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. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Urban Livability |
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Instructor: | Kate DeSantis |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | Amazing course, Kate is very intelligent and works at an internationally regarded firm. I learned a lot about urban planning methods and the city of Copenhagen. |
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Environmental Philosophy |
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Instructor: | David Possen |
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Comments: | It was very interactive and he's a very accomplished academic. |
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