Indefinite stream of memories Past Review
By A student (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/13/2017 to 05/12/2017 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
I was terrified to study abroad, as I had never done anything like nor had I ever been away from my family for such an extended period of time. All of my fears were eased as early as the first week, when I met some truly incredible students both on my program and in my residence building. The culture is simply amazing- minimalist and easy-going.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Great course options, field studies were an integral part of learning, and ideal size classes. However, some professors that I had felt less available. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had the BEST housing assigned to me.The location was impeccable. My roommates and I were matched perfectly. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Integration was made very easy through living in a Kollegium (with American and Danish students), weekly field studies to complement our classes, and through convenient various discounts offered at local cafes for DIS students. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
I always felt very safe, even late at night walking from the city center to my Kollegium (approximately 15 minute walk). |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I truly had the best experience(s) of my life while studying in Copenhagen. I wouldn't have changed anything that I did and experienced. My two roommates are now two of my best friends and I look forward to our relationships blossoming even more. |
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) |
Copenhagen is a very expensive city, as expected. Although our food stipend card was useful to a certain extent, it was not enough to last through the end of the semester and was only accepted by certain supermarkets. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $300 |
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? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
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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? | -Expectations are irrelevant -You can and will get the hang of public transportation |
