hygee experience June 23, 2023
By Lexi K (Human Biology, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/10/2023 to 05/12/2023 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
I learned to be more independent and to have trust in myself. New experiences are fun and adventures
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
really enjoyed my time abroad and the classes I took. My favorite class was my medicine class where we went to different countries to talk to different health professionals and learned hand on techniques |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
did a lot to help us through the application process |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I really loved living in a suite with 2 danish roommates and a full year student |
| * Food: |
I thought I was going to have a hard time with food allergies but everyone was really willing to assist |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
my teachers and danish roommates did a wonderful job inviting be into their country and helping me to learn about their culture and traditions |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
helped me to get my medication i didn't have enough of |
| * Safety: |
I've been to 15 European countries and this is for sure the safest, even on public transportation I felt so safe |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Was a super fun experience to explore and live in a new country, unlike so many other typical European countries. Such a social, comforting and cozy city |
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) |
i traveled every weekend so mine is different then most |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | with traveling over 500 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | be cautious with the money the program gives you |
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 |
only in 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? | only one semester spanish in college |
| 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? | practice with friends |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The weather, it was super hard not reallying seeing the sun and with the cold, rain and wind |
