Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best time in my life and the one that will never be forgotten. Past Review

By (University of Colorado - Boulder) - abroad from 01/16/2016 to 05/13/2016 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about politics abroad and how people perceive the US. It was worth while and it gave me a different perspective of how I feel America is to me. Nothing too crazy! But enough to question ideas and knowledge that I learned from the US.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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 got placed in a small, singles room with poor walls. I could hear anything going on outside of the street but all in all, I was placed in a great location within the heart of the city.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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

The academic experience and people in general made my want to stay longer.

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)

As long as you are smart about it, you will be fine.

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't eat out every chance you get. The program gives you a grocery stipend and it's well worth it!

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

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Spanish 5
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Talk with Danes!

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* 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?
  • The Danes
  • Food
  • Academic Experience
* What could be improved?
  • Less big groups of Americans
  • Getting your first housing assignment
  • Not grading so harshly
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That most of the Danes know how to speak English very well.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
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!