A semester of exploration, travel, and new connections in Copenhagen August 30, 2025
By A student (Neuroscience, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/13/2025 to 05/09/2025 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I had an amazing time exploring Danish culture, traveling to other European cities, meeting new people, and building on my studies through my classes. It was definitely a worthwhile experience that I would recommend to everyone!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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Finances
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(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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| 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 |
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I think it could be helpful for past students who have done the same program to share recommendations of things to do/places to go in Copenhagen prior to the program starting |
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. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Cognitive Neuroscience of Consciousness |
| Course Department: | Neuroscience |
| Instructor: | Dan-Anders Jirenhed |
| Instruction Language: | English |
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Neuropsychology of Brain Injury |
| Course Department: | Neuroscience |
| Instructor: | Carla Caetano |
| Instruction Language: | English |
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Danish Language and Culture |
| Course Department: | Language History and Culture |
| Instructor: | Anne Vibeke Gross |
| Instruction Language: | English/Danish |
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Creative Marketing: Entertainment Sports and Events |
| Course Department: | Marketing |
| Instructor: | Benjamin Holk Henriksen |
| Instruction Language: | English |
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