Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A fun and enlightening time abroad! January 19, 2025

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/17/2024 to 12/14/2024 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about myself -- gaining confidence, independence, and learning about how much I enjoy living fully in a bustling and lively city

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Very good academic/support resources, but in comparison to Wellesley, less academically rigorous (which allowed for more cultural immersion and exploration)

* 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

I had a great time, it was everything I was looking for in a study abroad program.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50-100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Take advantage of DIS discounts at local stores/cafes, use the card with money given by DIS

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

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • Location
  • Travel weeks
  • Program events
* What could be improved?
  • Clearer academic guidelines
  • Easier way to get reimbursement for some expenses
  • Costs
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I was prepared for how essential budgeting in Copenhagen specifically would be -- something I learned as I went, but definitely needed an adjustment period at the start of the semester.

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.