Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Semester In Copenhagen with the Bestest Friends September 02, 2025

By (Design, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/11/2025 to 05/11/2025 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to navigate international culture and travel, and grew my understanding of Danish design. It was very worthwhile!

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.

* 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

DIS was a very structured and organized program. I gained a lot from my graphic design core course, and met some amazing people and lifelong friends.

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? $350

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* 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?
  • My friends
  • Program was in the city center
  • Flexibility to Travel
* What could be improved?
  • Rigor and expectation of teachers significantly varied
  • More financial aid/support options
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Say yes to every experience!