Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Once in a Lifetime Experience July 24, 2025

By (Artificial Neural Networks, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/10/2025 to 05/10/2025 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about myself and how I adjust to new places. It helped me have a broader perspective on a lot of things.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Always open to help and I felt prepared coming into Copenhagen

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I loved living in the Outdoor LLC and being in a single. I also enjoyed being able to participate in all the fun "outdoor" activities almost every week!

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I did not have any health issues

* Safety:

I felt extremely safe, even when walking at night

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)

Definitely had to keep a strict budget but the food stipend helped out a lot.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Housing
  • Study tours
* What could be improved?
  • Cultural immersion
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Travel and participate in lots of activities as if you're never coming back because this may be the only time you will be in Europe for months and have leisure to do so.

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.