Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Awesome May 28, 2023

By (Economics, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/13/2023 to 05/10/2023 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Learned a lot about Europe and international relations

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

DIS did a great job supporting its students

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* 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? No

Might go to Australia or New Zealand

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I'd say around 150 on food, not sure about other expenses
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? There are food delivery services that can save you money versus always going to a grocery store

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? none
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? Nope

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
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?
  • People
  • Nature
  • Vibes
* What could be improved?
  • Not only American students in the program
  • the amount of money you pay if you lose your key is absurd
  • NA
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It's all about the traveling

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 Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Globalization and European Economies
Course Department: Economics
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Fun trips, solid for learning about the EU
Credit Transfer Issues: NA
Course Name/Rating:

Nordic Mythology
Course Department: History
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Fun class, learn about the Eddas and Icelandic sagas
Credit Transfer Issues: NA
Course Name/Rating:

Danish Language and Culture
Course Department: Language, History and Culture
Instructor:
Instruction Language: Danish and English
Comments: Learning Danish is fun/harder than you might think
Credit Transfer Issues: NA
Course Name/Rating:

Criminology and Criminal Justice in Scandinavia
Course Department: Criminology
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: super chill class
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Environmental Impact of Humans
Course Department: Environmental Studies
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Good to learn about the relationship between capitalism and environmental degradation.
Credit Transfer Issues: NA