Loved living in host family and cool cultural classes. Past Review
By Francesca Napoli (Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/11/2019 to 05/14/2019 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
Yes. I thought it was amazing, I had an amazing opportunity to learn about health care while also taking courses that broadened my artistic and social horizons.
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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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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? |
Host family was amazing |
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I like danish 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? |
Be sure to get your insurance card early, you may get sick and the system is complex to do in a rush. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I had a great experience, took awesome classes, and loves the culture. |
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? | $15 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't buy alcohol. Don't buy snacks. Pack snacks and lunches. Use the metro card. |
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 |
Living with host family rocks |
| 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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | French 0206 |
| 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? | Live with host family, read signs and join local clubs. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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 danish before i went |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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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! |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Pregnancy, Infancy, Birth in Denmark |
| Course Department: | INTD |
| Instructor: | Mette Sorrensen |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | AMAZING. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to gain exposure to health care systems and Danish culture. |
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