Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Rewarding, memorable, and life changing. Past Review

By (Skidmore College) - abroad from 01/15/2016 to 05/17/2016 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to an adapt to a completely different environment, how to interact with a different culture, and to how to challenge myself in a whole new way. It was very worthwhile!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I loved where I lived in Copenhagen! I was placed at Egmont Peterson Kollegium which was a challenging and rewarding experience for me because I lived with all Danes.

* Food:

I was well fed at my kollegium because we had a food club. I also enjoyed the food options at the supermarkets, such as Netto and Føtex.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I personally felt very integrated because of where I lived. However, I felt integrated by riding a bike every day to school and going out as well.

* 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

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)

It was very expensive to live in Copenhagen. If you wanted to go out to eat and explore the city it would cost you a great deal.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I spent around 80 or more a week.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I would try to save money by coming up with a cooking system with your housemates.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Other
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Where I was housed
  • My core course- Positive Psychology
  • Travel time
* What could be improved?
  • Intensity of academic
  • Cultural immersion if you are not placed in a kollegium like I was
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more about Danish culture and the language before going into it, but at the same time I am happy that it was a surprise for me as well.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.