A Once in a Lifetime Adventure September 22, 2023

By A student (English and art history, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/10/2023 to 05/13/2023 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

I learned a lot while studying abroad. I became more independent and learned how to navigate living in a city. I learned a lot about how to take care of myself when far from home. I think my experience was worthwile.

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?
* Food:
* 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?	No I struggled personally with the abroad experience. I felt too far from home. I would not study abroad if I could go back and re-do my choice. I enjoyed Copenhagen and DIS but I had a hard time with homesickness.

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?	150 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	Make your own food at home!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component?	Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Dorm
* 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?	Copenhagen My new friends Travelling
* What could be improved?	Integrating into Danish culture
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	I wish I was more prepared for a full American program. I was sad that we were not really able to integrate into the Danish culture.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.	The Avid Adventurer The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	A Sense of Place in European Literature
Course Department:	Literature
Instructor:
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	This course, while not particularly challenging, allowed me to learn a lot about European literature, an area of study in which I have not previously had experience. The field trips for this class were fantastic and my Professor was well-prepared, knowledgable, and excited about the course material. I participated in class about as much as I would have at Middlebury. We were assessed with papers and presentations.
Credit Transfer Issues:	N/A

Course Name/Rating:	Danish Design
Course Department:	Art History
Instructor:
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	This course was slightly challenging. We went on field trips every single class to different design studios around Copenhagen. The teacher was incredibly knowledgable about the subject matter. I participated in class less often than I would have at Middlebury as I felt less confident about my knowledge of the subject matter.
Credit Transfer Issues:	N/A

Course Name/Rating:	Garden Art in European Culture
Course Department:	Art History
Instructor:
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	This course was not challenging. Our professor took us on many field trips to different public gardens in Denmark. My professor was very knowledgable about and excited by the course material. I participated in class about as much as I do at Middlebury.
Credit Transfer Issues:	N/A

Course Name/Rating:	Danish Language and Culture
Course Department:	Language
Instructor:
Instruction Language:	English and Danish
Comments:	This course was very challenging as I find studying languages very hard. My professor took us on a few field trips and was very good about showing us the city and immersing us in the Danish culture. My professor was incredibly knowledgable and well-prepared. She was kind and patient which helped a lot when learning a new language. I participated as much as I would at Middlebury. We were assessed with papers, presentations, and a written/oral exam.
Credit Transfer Issues:

Course Name/Rating:	The Future is Feminine
Course Department:	GSFS
Instructor:
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	This course was not challenging. We did not go on field trips. The teacher was knowledgable. I participated in class less often than I would at Middlebury. We were assessed with papers and projects.
Credit Transfer Issues:	N/A