Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Lots of fun! May 30, 2023

By (Political Science and Government, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/14/2023 to 05/13/2023 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My experience abroad was definitely worth while. I gained a lot of independence and cultural insight.

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

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Food was our responsibility, but the grocery stipend was very helpful.

* 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

DIS was a lot of fun. All of the professors are very helpful and understanding and I enjoyed how they got us out of the classroom and out into both Copenhagen and Europe on different trips. I really like the travel was built into the program.

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)

Copenhagen is very expensive, especially if you travel on your own.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $175
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? eat in as much as possible and try to find the cheapest ways to travel (probably easiest if you don’t have class on either Fridays or Mondays)

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? N/A
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? Ordering at restaurants/cafes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Travel
  • Classes
  • Visiting Host Family
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Copenhagen is very expensive and you will probably spend more than you plan to.

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

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Equality in Scandinavia
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Comments: Very interesting, and like the discussion based format.
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Democracies at Risk in Europe
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Comments: Very interesting class and a great professor with a good variety of assignments.
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Danish Language and Culture
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Comments: Didn’t learn much Danish, but it was interesting to learn about Denmark’s colonial past.
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Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict
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Comments: Very interesting and the professor was very clear. The trip to Bosnia was amazing and very educational.
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Stolen Childhoods: Migrant and Refugee Children in Europe
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Comments: Very interesting class and a good variety of coursework between papers and presentations.
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