Overall an amazing program! Expensive but felt worthwhile for the experiences. January 05, 2023
By A student (Psychology and Studio art, Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/20/2022 to 12/17/2022 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
It was definitely worthwhile! I gained a lot of confidence in myself and really grew in my independence.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Most of my classes were not as intense as Middlebury classes, but resources were helpful. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was in a very central part of Copenhagen and really enjoyed my housing. |
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Not enough money on the food stipend card. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The only cultural integration I experienced was through the visiting host family program, which I loved! |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
Copenhagen is very expensive. Public transportation and food were a big expense and the food stipend was not enough for the semester. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 |
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 |
We didn’t have to use the language outside of Danish class. |
| 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? | No Danish prior to going |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be prepared to be uncomfortable, and be willing to try new things. |
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: |
Positive Psychology |
| Course Department: | Psychology |
| Instructor: | Gitte Vonsild |
| Instruction Language: | English |
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Danish Language and Culture |
| Course Department: | Language |
| Instructor: | Anne Gross |
| Instruction Language: | Danish and English |
| Comments: | This class was very helpful and it was the most rewarding one I took. |
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