Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

a great abroad experience in Copenhagen Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/19/2017 to 12/11/2017 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Friends, a basic understanding of a new language, understanding of Danish culture.

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.

I found 2 of my 5 class interesting, engaging, and rigorous. 3 of my 5 classes often felt disorganized, extremely easy, and at times confusing. My educational experience was okay.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Fine, I did not engage with administration on more than 1 or 2 occasions.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

My living arrangements were excellent.

* Food:

I prepared my own food to my own liking.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I did not experience any health issues abroad.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

I would challenge myself to enter a program which calls for better integration into local culture and language.

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)

Extremely expensive.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100 (approximately)
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook your own meals, rent a bike for the semester if you live centrally.

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

Frequently encouraged.

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? None.
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Make a Danish-speaking friend.

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?
  • People
  • City
  • Biking
* What could be improved?
  • Academics
  • Integration into local culture
  • Help with expenses/lower tuition
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing.

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:

Danish Design
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Comments: Disorganized, easy, unclear grading, poor lecturer.
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Course Name/Rating:

Behavioral Economics - European Case Studies
Course Department: Economics
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Fairly basic and not particularly rigorous. Interesting in-class experiments. Assessment standards were never made clear.
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Global Economics
Course Department: Economics
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: While the course began in an organized, engaging fashion, it devolved into a rather dull and minimally educational course over time. Lectures became increasingly less engaging and informative. Grading standards were largely unclear and inconsistent.
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Danish Language and Culture
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Instructor:
Instruction Language: English/Danish
Comments: Excellent lessons, entertaining and engaging. A great setting to explore Denmark through language and culture. Professor was excellent.
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Health Beyond Borders

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Instruction Language: English
Comments: Challenging but manageable. Great content during lectures. An excellent introduction to the world of global/public/international health and current case studies. The professor was by far my favorite during my time abroad.
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