Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The Danish and European Lifestyle! June 20, 2023

By (International Politics and Economics, 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?
I learned a lot about other cultures. Definitely worthwhile.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Nice place, just a far commute to classes.

* Food:

Just expensive.

* 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

Absolutely loved it. Great people and very homey city. Program made everything smooth too.

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? Once a ran out of my grocery stipend, about $200 a week.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook a lot!

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?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Speak at grocery stores and restaurants.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
* 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?
  • The city
  • The people
  • The culture
* What could be improved?
  • Cheaper
  • Bigger grocery stipend
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How expensive it is.

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:

European Game of Politics: Crisis and Survival
Course Department: Political Science
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The class was great! My professor is a true expert and made every class activity engaging. We had mostly discussions and papers.
Credit Transfer Issues: Not sure yet.
Course Name/Rating:

Cyberwarfare
Course Department: Human Rights
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was pretty hard. The processor was an expert. The readings were long but interesting. Papers were graded fairly. Only complain is the long class time, but it only met once a week.
Credit Transfer Issues: Not sure yet.
Course Name/Rating:

Activism: Engagement and Resistance
Course Department: Communication
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Not too challenging. Nice professor and engaging discussions. I participated as much as my home institution. Assessed through participation and my project.
Credit Transfer Issues: Not sure yet.
Course Name/Rating:

Sustainable Business Strategy
Course Department: Business
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Fun class, not too hard. Did lots of field studies which was fun. Professor was knowledgeable. We spent most of our time working on our final project.
Credit Transfer Issues: Not sure yet.
Course Name/Rating:

DIS Language and Culture I
Course Department: Danish
Instructor:
Instruction Language: Danish and English
Comments: Amazing professor, good discussions, and lots of work. Assessed through exams, oral exams, homework, and participation. Really liked it, especially the cultural aspect.
Credit Transfer Issues: