Fantastic Past Review
By A student (Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/15/2019 to 12/14/2019 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
I learned so much about Danish society, and the European region as a whole. Enhancing my perspective on this side of the world was exactly what I was looking for. This experience was absolutely worthwhile.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
* 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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Yes...I have recommended this program to anyone I've spoken to that plans to go abroad in the future. The administrators, classes, and professors of the program were fantastic and organized. Additionally, Copenhagen is an incredible place. But, there are a few opportunities in other cities and within other programs that have the ability to enhance an experience more than DIS could. |
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) |
It was easier to live on a student budget given the food stipend that DIS distributed. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The food stipend really helped. |
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 |
Danish class was the only place where I used a language other than English. |
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 |
How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | It helps to have fun conversations with your classmates in the language you are learning. Everyone is able to retain the new skills faster this way. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew more about the public transportation system. It took a while to find everything, and by the time I was comfortable, I had to go home. |
Individual Course Reviews
Course Name/Rating: |
European Game of Politics |
Course Department: | Political Science |
Instructor: | Christine Nissen |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | The course really fulfilled its mission of giving an in depth lens into the function and behavior of the EU. The teacher was a former employee for an EU institution, so she was very knowledgable and informative. Our learning was even furthered by the elaborate and encompassing study tours. Just as the classroom style reflected a more interactive way of learning, assignments were very hands on. All were reasonable and helpful. |
Credit Transfer Issues: | I assume that I will not have any issues, but, I haven't filed for credit yet. |