A very hygge semester June 18, 2024

By A student (Environmental Policy & Sociology, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/18/2024 to 05/10/2024 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

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

I really appreciated learning about Danish history through the language and its design history. I also thought exploring the city with a bunch of peers was a fun experience. The city is a wonderful place to learn and become more independent.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program?	1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.	I liked how DIS provided opportunities to take classes with professionals in various industries.
* 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)	Can work if you are intentional with budgeting, but it is easy to spend a lot per week
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week?	$100-200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	I would make a budget spreadsheet, always use public transport, and google translate sales/coupons at grocery stores.

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
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants?	Pay attention to everyday experiences with Danish (metro conversations, ads on the street, grocery store aisles...)

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?	Culture The City Meeting Other Students
* What could be improved?	More opportunities to meet local students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	I would make sure to learn more about the Danish social culture and norms.

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 Academic or Linguist You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	Sustainable Development in Northern Europe
Course Department:
Instructor:	Inger Kærgaard
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	We had some great field trips and insightful lectures.
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Course Name/Rating:	Danish Language and Culture I
Course Department:
Instructor:	Jan Rasmussen
Instruction Language:	English/Danish
Comments:	A great combination of language learning and history/cultural lessons.
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Course Name/Rating:	Danish Design
Course Department:
Instructor:	Thomas Dickson
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	I really enjoyed the weekly field trips to showcase rooms/stores. A wonderful class to learn more about Danish history.
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Course Name/Rating:	Global Supply Chain Management
Course Department:
Instructor:	Amanda Bille and Andreas Wieland
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:
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Course Name/Rating:	The Age of AI: Ethics and Public Policy
Course Department:
Instructor:	Mie Oehlenschlager
Instruction Language:
Comments:
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