Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Great Experience with Friends in Copenhagen February 11, 2024

By (Economics and Political Science, Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/20/2023 to 12/15/2023 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to acclimate to a larger city and make new friends and new connections. It was absolutely worthwhile, and it was a great experience abroad.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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? 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 not cheap!

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? Spanish 300 level class (zero Danish exposure prior)
How many hours per day did you use the language?

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?

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  • 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?
  • Exposure to different classes
  • Meeting new people
  • Traveling
* What could be improved?
  • Financial resources
  • Interactions with other middlebury students
  • Lack of connection with other danes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Copenhagen is an amazing city and I wish I had more time to explore it!

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
Course Department: Economics
Instructor: Jimmy and Toke
Instruction Language: English
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Danish Language and Culture
Course Department: Danish
Instructor: Ditte Marie
Instruction Language: English
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Terrorism and Counterterrorism from a European Perspective
Course Department: Political Science
Instructor: Martin
Instruction Language: English
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International Marketing and Branding
Course Department: Marketing
Instructor: Leif
Instruction Language: English
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Partners and Rivals: EU/US Relations
Course Department: Political Science
Instructor: Martin
Instruction Language: English
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