Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An amazing journey of self-discovery Past Review

By (Macalester 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 learned now to be alone with my-self and take care of myself in a foreign country. I also learned how to communicate with others, especially when they come from a different cultural background.

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:

* 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

DIS is a good program that gives you enough hand-holding start and then throw you into the waters to let you become independent

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? about 300
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? buy groceries and cook your own food.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Good administrative process
  • Flexible academic schedule
  • Great study-tour programs
* What could be improved?
  • More organized instructors
  • better orientation planning when you have that many students coming in all at once
  • more feedback on grading
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? that there is no campus and it is much different compared to my tight, small liberal arts college atmosphere. It is much harder to meet the locals and socialize and truly bond with peers, since everyone is on the move.