Lots of Americans January 02, 2024
By Spencer K (Environmental Studies, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/13/2023 to 05/13/2023 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I would say I thought it was a worthwhile experience. I learned a lot about Scandinavian culture and met some wonderful people.
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 think that I am not the best fit with the city, and would have gone somewhere else if I could have, but DIS is a pretty good program and the opportunities to travel with the class were very fun. |
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) |
|
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 |
How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
|
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? |
|
* What could be improved? |
|
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This is a rare opportunity, and a big commitment. Really think about what part of the world you would like to experience before selecting a place. |
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 Outright UrbaniteA 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: |
Big Data |
Course Department: | Computer Science |
Instructor: | Daniel Svendsen |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | |
Credit Transfer Issues: |
Course Name/Rating: |
Sustainable Food: Production and Consumption |
Course Department: | Environmental Studies |
Instructor: | Emmanuel Gentil |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | |
Credit Transfer Issues: |
Course Name/Rating: |
Climate Change and Radical Political Movements |
Course Department: | Political Science |
Instructor: | Vibeke Schou Tjalve |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | |
Credit Transfer Issues: |
Course Name/Rating: |
Urban Ecology |
Course Department: | Environmental Studies |
Instructor: | Astrid M. A. Schmidt |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | |
Credit Transfer Issues: |
Course Name/Rating: |
Danish Language and Culture |
Course Department: | Danish Language and Culture |
Instructor: | Janne Helene Knutzen |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | |
Credit Transfer Issues: |
Featured Program Providers