Best time in my life. Biomedicine Abroad Past Review
By Weipeng Shen (Knox College) - abroad from 01/18/2016 to 05/13/2016 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
I learned a lot about the pharmaceutical industries. And yes it is very much worthwhile.
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? |
It is the best decision ever to live with a Danish host family, I love them so much! |
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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? |
Ain't gonna complain about the free healthcare, though it is quite slow. |
| * Safety: |
I thought people are reliable in Copenhagen, until some people took my backpack full with my computer and identifications. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I learned a lot in the program and I had a lot of fun with my best friends. |
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? | About 100-250 USD. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Study abroad is not money saving...if you have a lot of friends, it is definitely not money saving. But you only live once, so this will probably be the only time you don't give a shit about the cash you spend. |
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? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Chinese 300 |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | The only way to practice a foreign language is to practice it everyday, no matter you watch their film or talking to a person from that country, doesnt really matter, just use it. |
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? | N/A |
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. |
