A Life-Changing Time in Copenhagen. December 15, 2024
By A student (English, European Cultural Studies, Brandeis University) - abroad from 08/16/2024 to 12/13/2024 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
I gained a new perspective on life. I've learned how to better appreciate the everyday, how to think about the future in a non-stressful way, and what I appreciate about cities. I traveled all around and got a clearer view of Europe that I can apply to my European Cultural Studies major. It was absolutely worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Excellent professors, overall very helpful, kind, and friendly. Interesting seminar-based classes where you learn a lot. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
There was no food provided and the meal stipend wasn't quite enough for a full semester. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Not applicable as I luckily didn't have health issues. |
| * Safety: |
Copenhagen is incredibly safe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I love the city of Copenhagen, my professors at the program, going on study tours and field studies, my housing, and everything about this program. I had a great experience. If I could do it all over again I would opt to stay in Copenhagen for the full year. |
Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $60 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't go overboard with your stipend in the first month. I was able to make it last the entire experience by cooking simple meals and opting for cheaper options, rather than familiar ones. You also have four months so I'd suggest spacing out more expensive experiences to limit stress. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
Outside of the class it was not encouraged. |
| 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? | 0 |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That I could have applied to DIS financial aid and scholarships to lessen the financial burden. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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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. |
