Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Really well organized and fun program that allows you to meet lots of people. August 09, 2023

By (Psychology, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/17/2023 to 05/13/2023 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to live on my own in a foreign country, make new friends, appreciate different cultures, and more. It was very worthwhile - one of the best decisions I've ever mad.

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.

Not academically rigorous, teachers were either great or unqualified I wasn't looking for a very intense program so it worked well for me.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

They didn't give us food we had to cook

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Never felt unsafe in Copenhagen

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

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

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Around $150/week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget! It's easy to lose track of how much you are spending.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Study Tours
  • Location
  • Ease - didn't have to think about logistics of living abroad
* What could be improved?
  • Class quality
  • Instructor quality
  • Consistency in course and instructor expectations
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You really have to make a big effort to meet local people.

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:

Psychology of Peak Performance
Course Department: Psychology
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Instruction Language: english
Comments: Not challenging - the class was repetitive after a while. The instructor gave very unclear instructions and lectures were not engaging. I was assessed by reading reflections and essays,
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Cyberpsychology
Course Department: Psychology
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Instruction Language: English
Comments: Super interesting topic with great, knowledgable teacher. Assessed through reading reflections, essays, and projects.
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Danish Language and Culture 1
Course Department: Danish
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Instruction Language: English and Danish
Comments: Loved the instructor - very engaging. Loved the culture section of the course because I got to learn about Danish history and culture. The language section of the course was pointless - it wasn't long enough to learn any Danish and wasn't taken seriously at all.
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Guilty Pleasures of Pop Culture
Course Department: Media studies
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Comments: I was confused about what exactly I was supposed to be learning from the class - the material was all over the place. Interesting, but confusing range. The instructor was nice but the entire class was a giant discussion that often went off track. Assessed on 1 presentation and 1 final paper
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Meaning of Style
Course Department: Anthropology
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Instruction Language: English
Comments: Super interesting and well organized class! Class time was a good mix of lecture, discussion, and activities. The instructor kept class material excited and relevant. Fun field studies as well. Assessed on reading reflections and essays.
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