Enjoy it, because it'll all be over WAY too soon. Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/27/2016 to 05/13/2016 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
Your study abroad experience is contingent on how adventurous you are. Make an effort to put yourself out there.
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. |
The actual coursework was not that difficult, but my course program (Positive Psychology) was very interesting. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
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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? |
Not applicable as I never became ill. |
* Safety: |
Denmark is safe relative to other cities in Europe. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
Denmark is very expensive. Be prepared to spend tons of money. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I lived with a host family so I was able to bring my own food. To put in perspective for you, a cup of coffee costs roughly $6-8. |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make your own food |
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 |
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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 |
How many hours per day did you use the language? |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Bring very warm clothes. |
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 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. |