Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing Adventure January 30, 2025

By (Environmental Studies and Computer Science, Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/17/2024 to 12/13/2024 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to be more independent, and found a real love for travel. It was also very worthwhile to live in a different city and explore being a local there.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I greatly enjoyed the environmental science courses, particularly how hands on they were with field studies and similar experiences. Other classes were good as well, but stood out less.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I did not interact with on site admin much, but all communications seemed very friendly and there were good resources.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The living arrangement was excellent, with the only slight downside being the distance from DIS (30 minute commute).

* Food:

Did my own shopping and cooking, so the freedom was nice. However, I could have had more freedom and saved money by not being charged by DIS for food and just spending my own money instead of them giving a grocery card with a budget that only works at certain stores.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I didn’t interact too much with the locals, but as someone living in the city I felt like I learned the area very well.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I didn’t have any issues, so I’m unsure how they were addressed.

* Safety:

For the most part I felt quite safe— my only bad experiences were two minor instances on the metro (though 95% of the time the metro felt very safe). I know a couple people had bad experiences at clubs/bars.

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)

Copenhagen is a pretty expensive city, so if I ate out or went to a castle/museum that can get a bit pricey. I took the opportunity to travel a lot, which was somewhat expensive, but if I didn’t the experience would be much cheaper.

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?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Environmental science opportunities
  • Exploring/travel
* What could be improved?
  • Interaction with locals
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That it’s totally okay and quite fun to travel alone, especially if schedules with friends don’t line up.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.