Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Cordelia enjoyed herself and was often cold Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/16/2016 to 05/17/2016 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was able to travel and be independent

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 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?

* Food:

Would like more money in food stipend

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

program is too large

* 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

I loved Copenhagen and my experience there, but I look at that as relatively separate from my mediocre educational experience there

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Book flights in advance, learn to cook, expect to spend money

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? 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? no courses in the language of my country of study, but 300 level in another language
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Do not go to Denmark to learn Danish, go for the educational and cultural opportunities

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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • biking everywhere
  • forging friendships with middlebury students who i otherwise would not have gotten close to in the toxic environment of Midd campus
  • taking courses in subjects not offered at Midd
* What could be improved?
  • the other students were often less hardworking than the Midd students
  • the housing was subpar
  • the weather!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? my personality doesnt change in another country

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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

New Nordic Design
Course Department: Architecture, Design, Industrial Design
Instructor: Birgitte Borup
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Not very challenging, but very interesting. A great learning environment
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Innovation Through Design Thinking
Course Department: Architecture, Design, Entrepreneurship
Instructor: Mikael Fuhr
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Super interesting course on a subject that hasnt been offered at Midd in the past, highly recommend
Credit Transfer Issues:
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Graphic Design Foundations Studio

Course Department: Architecture and Design
Instructor: Jeanette Hendeliowitz
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The other students were not as advanced as I was it was very frustrating
Credit Transfer Issues: I expect to be able to apply this course to my major- if I have difficulties I do not know how to advise others
Course Name/Rating:

Danish Language and Culture

Course Department: Language
Instructor: Nina Lahav
Instruction Language: Danish and English
Comments: The group work was incredibly frustrating because no one elses grades transferred to their home university so no one cared about or put effort into our work
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