The Best Semester of My Life January 05, 2023
By Charlotte P (Psychology, Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/20/2022 to 12/17/2022 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much and gained so many genuine, lifelong friends from all over the US. So worthwhile. I recommend to EVERYONE!
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. |
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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? |
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* 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? |
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* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
DIS is so organized and makes it so easy for the student to succeed. The housing is amazing and they are great at pairing you with people similar to you. |
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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy groceries in bulk in Copenhagen and try not to eat out all the time. It is expensive!!! |
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 |
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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? | French 203 |
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? | Look up key, common phrases. Practice those so you know the general tips. |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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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? |
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? | It is possible to live on a budget in Copenhagen. Do not stress out too much over it. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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: |
Positive Psychology |
Course Department: | Psychology |
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Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | It was a super interactive experience and the classroom felt very safe and everyone became close which was a nice change from Middlebury. |
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Psychology of Adolescence from a Scandinavian Perspectice |
Course Department: | Psychology |
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Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | it was a fun class but did not learn much new stuff. |
Credit Transfer Issues: | no! it was pre-approved. |
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Health Beyond Borders |
Course Department: | Global Health |
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Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | Was challenging but not engaging and boring. Had a couple of exams and papers. No one in class felt compelled to speak up. |
Credit Transfer Issues: | No! It was pre-approved. |
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Danish Language & Culture |
Course Department: | Language |
Instructor: | |
Instruction Language: | English & Danish |
Comments: | So challenging but so fun!!! He made the class fun and we have a lot of different ways to get grades. |
Credit Transfer Issues: | No |
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Photojournalism |
Course Department: | Photography |
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Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | Yes to all of these questions. Participated more than I would at Middlebury. There were different photo projects, papers, readings, and a presentation. |
Credit Transfer Issues: | No. |
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