Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Studying abroad from Home (#Covid19) Past Review

By (University of Vermont) - abroad from 01/11/2020 to 03/19/2020 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Independence and learned how to cook more

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in a Kollegium with a Shared kitchen. It felt like a giant apartment filled with friends and it was super social! Danes also live here

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

I overspend

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make sure your card doesn't have an exchange rate Buy alcohol at 7-11 before going to bars (there are no open container laws)... you will also have to check your coat which is like $5-10 depending on where you go

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • I felt safe
  • I could explore
* What could be improved?
  • Course evals are needed
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Covid was coming

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 Linguist
You 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

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Cyberpsychology
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Guilty Pleasure of Pop Culture
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Concept of Evil in Contemporary Society
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Politics and Ethics of Food
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