An Amazing Semester in Copenhagen with DIS! June 24, 2024

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I only have great things to say about DIS: Study Abroad in Scandinavia (Copenhagen). The program is incredibly well done and the staff and faculty are so supportive. It is a very immersive educational experience as each class had designated field trips each Wednesday to interact with the Danish community within that courses field of study. The rigor of the courses was also the appropriate amount which helped ensure that I was actively learning.

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The administration of the program was incredible. Everything was incredibly organized and if there were any issues, they were immediately resolved. The administration and professors were also helpful with anything you may need.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I loved my living arrangement! I lived in the city centre in a large apartment and met some of my best friends through my housing. The apartment was beautiful and had plenty of space for the amount of people who lived in it.

We cooked our own food, however the $600 food stipend covered almost the entirety of my grocery shopping for the semester.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Social and Cultural integration with young peers was a bit harder since we were unable to take classes with them. However, from a professional and educational experience, we had many field studies where we got to see the professional and educational culture of Denmark.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Health issues were easily addressed. I had not received my Danish health insurance card at the time but had to have a visit to the doctor. However, despite having my insurance card, DIS reimbursed me the cost of the visit.

I felt very safe in Copenhagen!

I loved Copenhagen and the DIS program. The educational experience was awesome and immersive into the lcoal culture. Socially, I met some great friends and loved the city of Copenhagen.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Copenhagen is defiantly an expensive city. However, if you cook for yourself at your home then it is much more financially feasible.

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

During our Danish course, as little english as possible was expected to be spoken.

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• Structure of program -- built in travel with your class
• Immersive educational aspect -- field studies with Danish professionals
• Housing accommodations -- met some awesome people through my housing arrangement

• I felt like the workload was not very evenly spread throughout the semester. The last 4 weeks of the semester, it felt as if the work was piled up and a bit overwhelming based on the amount of assignments that needed to be completed.

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