It was a challenge, but the rewards were much greater Past Review
By A student (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/16/2016 to 05/17/2016 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
I gained a huge amount of independence, confidence in myself and my abilities, and I learned to take advantage of opportunities presented to me. Of course it was worthwhile!
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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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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
It was really stressful that we didn't get our CPR numbers, and therefore access to healthcare, until over halfway through the program. I had an incident and needed a doctor the first week and was freaked out that I didn't have any insurance, and that I needed to pay out of pocket. I ended up getting reimbursed, but it would be much more reassuring to somehow have access to health insurance right upon arrival. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
DIS is an incredibly established program that I trusted to keep me safe and challenged academically. |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Take advantage of any free food/resources/anything that DIS offers you! |
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 |
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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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | I had never taken Danish |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Don't be afraid to go out there and speak Danish, even though they all speak English. They'll really appreciate, and you won't sound as stupid as you think you do! |
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 wish I knew a little more about Danish people and culture. The people are very reserved when you first meet them, sometimes coming across as rude/cold, and it discouraged me from reaching out to them at first. But once I got to know them better, I ended up establishing really great friendships and got around to understanding Danish culture better. |
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. |
