Capturing Danishness Past Review
By Jordan S (International Studies, Political Economy, University of Hartford) for
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
More than worthwhile!
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Danish Institute for Study Abroad, University of Copenhagen |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The educational experience was great. |
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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? |
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| * Food: |
We received a food stipend so we were able to cook for ourselves in a full kitchen. |
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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? |
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| * Safety: |
Very safe institution and city, and with full coverage health care provided by the government, for no extra fee, leaving you with no health costs whenever you're injured or sick. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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 200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Come with money saved! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Most people spoke english, however, as I occasionally helped out at a bar/cafe, I had to understand basic Danish, and in grocery shopping, travelling, etc. |
Other Program Information
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