Semester in Copenhagen July 12, 2023

By (Economics, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/14/2023 to 05/12/2023 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about Danish culture.

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?

There seemed to be a lot of discrepancy in living arrangements between students.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

It was easy to use the cpr card to receive healthcare and call the doctor, but I found it hard to get diagnosed and receive medication.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

DIS is a great program for those who want an immersive experience but do not speak a foreign language.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget!

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the long study tour
  • field studies
  • the food
* What could be improved?
  • group work is hard when not everyone has their grades transfer
  • more availability for metro if you have bike
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Don't be afraid to ask for the contact information of everyone you meet

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:

Behavioral Economics: European Case Studies

Course Department: Economics
Instructor: Toke Fosgaard and Jimmy Martinez-Correa
Instruction Language: English
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Danish Language and Culture

Course Department: Danish
Instructor: Jacob Cold
Instruction Language: English/Danish
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Medical Biotechnology and Drug Development

Course Department: Biology
Instructor: Jeanette Wern
Instruction Language: English
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Immunology

Course Department: Biology
Instructor: Jeanette Wern
Instruction Language: English
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Health Economics and Health Policy in Europe

Course Department: Economics
Instructor: James Weatherall and Lone Bilde
Instruction Language: English
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