Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Copenhagen is the best city ever! January 20, 2023

By (Economics, Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/20/2022 to 12/16/2022 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
A new understanding of the world and friends for life. Definitely worthwhile!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Great people! Always so helpful whenever I needed something.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Loved my housing! In such a convenient location, really felt safe in the city. Also loved my roommates!

* Food:

The program did not provide food, although they provided a $600 declining balance that you could use at grocery stores!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt pretty in tune with local culture, I wish we had more opportunities to meet Danish people though!

* 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

I loved the place, the people, and even the school. Best experience abroad ever!

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)

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

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? AP Spanish in high school
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? Do the homework

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people
  • The school
  • The location
* What could be improved?
  • The food (dining halls?)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Don't be nervous!!!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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:

Danish Language and Culture
Course Department: Language
Instructor:
Instruction Language: Danish and English
Comments: Definitely challenging to learn a new language. Did not utilize the location in the best way. The professor was nice. Participated more. Assessed through presentations and homework.
Credit Transfer Issues: I have not done this yet.
Course Name/Rating:

Health Beyond Borders
Course Department: Global Health
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Challenging in the beginning because they graded difficultly. Made use of the location with relevant field trips. Teachers were knowledgeable, maybe not well prepared as they seemed to be on different teaching wavelengths. Participated more. Assessed through exams, papers, and participation
Credit Transfer Issues: I have not done this yet.
Course Name/Rating:

Health Promotion and disease prevention
Course Department: Global Health
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Loved this class! As challenging as you wanted it to be, made you think. Field trips weren't as relevant as I would have liked. Lots of participation from me. Loved the professors, and thought they did an excellent job. Assessed through homework, participation, and papers.
Credit Transfer Issues: I have not done this yet.
Course Name/Rating:

Globalization and European Economies
Course Department: Economics
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: I liked the class but did not love the professor. Definitely challenging. Made use of the location with field trips around Denmark. Participated less, because I knew less. Assessed mainly through presentations, which I liked.
Credit Transfer Issues: I have not done this yet.
Course Name/Rating:

developmental disorders
Course Department: Psychology
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Loved this class! The professor was not too challenging and very understanding. They made great use of the location and we had many relevant field trips. I participated more in class than at home. I was assessed through papers and participation.
Credit Transfer Issues: I have not done this yet.