Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Relaxing and Interesting Semester January 02, 2025

By (Computer Science, Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/19/2024 to 12/13/2025 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely a worthwhile and once in a lifetime experience.

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:

Students are provided a $600 food stipend

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Didn't need to access healthcare system, but heard good things from other students

* Safety:

Copenhagen is a safe city

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Create a budgeting spreadsheet ahead of leaving for Copenhagen.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* 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 location
  • Support from program staff
* What could be improved?
  • Provide a higher amount for the food stipend
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had realized that I didn't need to pack so much stuff! Throughout the semester, you'll make many purchases such as souvenirs and I should have left more space for all of that.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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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!