Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (Media Arts and Sciences, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/12/2024 to 05/11/2024 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was able to live alone and independently in a completely different country. It was definitely worth while.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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:

No food is provided through the program but we receive a meal stipend.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Did not meet Danish people through DIS-- other than professors.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Getting an appointment was easy but once at the doctor it felt really quick and was prescribed penicillin for a brief check.

* Safety:

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

I really enjoyed my time in Denmark along with the type of classes I was able to take.

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • N/A
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people I met
  • Professors
  • Denmark
* What could be improved?
  • Some professors were weird.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Explore Denmark outside of Copenhagen, and take that day trip to Malmö and Aarhus!

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.