I loved DIS and highly recommend it to anyone thinking of studying abroad! Past Review
By A student (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/13/2018 to 05/12/2018 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
Through my classes, field studies and study tour, I gained a new understanding of the health care systems throughout Europe. Through traveling, I also learned how to be more independent and outgoing. I learned a lot about Danish culture as well and grew to deeply appreciate Danish society.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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DIS not only offers great classes, but an opportunity to learn about the culture and values of Scandinavian. DIS facilitates immersion into Danish life, and through the program I learned so much about Denmark, Scandinavia and Europe in general. I loved all the DIS programming outside of classes and I made amazing friends from my kollegium and classes. |
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? | $75 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make a budget with a friend the first week and help each other decide on a reasonable amount to spend each week based on how much you want to spend over the course of the semester. Keep each other on track! Also buy groceries and learn to cook for yourself - dining out adds up quickly and learning to cook is an important life skill. |
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? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | N/A |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Talk to native language speakers in the language whenever you get a chance. |
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? | I wish I knew how important it is to be outgoing and meet lots of new people from the beginning. I wish I had started the program with more of a commitment to meeting Danes and taken more initiative to become immersed in Danish culture. |
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 Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
