Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Awesome! September 17, 2025

By (Psychology, Brandeis University) - 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?
It gave me a new appreciation for other cultures as well as my own home. It also made me feel a lot more confident in my abilities to live on my own and make new friends. It was absolutely 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.

My classes were really engaging; they weren't the most difficult but I got a lot out of them.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

No food provided but a good kitchen!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt I had to do a lot of this myself but Copenhagen had ample opportunities.

* 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 really enjoyed my psychology classes; they focused on clinical psychology specifically which I had not gotten to do at my home university to the same extent.

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)

I had a grocery stipend which lasted me pretty much the whole semester which helped a lot.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 25

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

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

Brandeis required me to take a language class which I greatly appreciated having to do

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
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? In Danish I had completed none
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Make local friends!!

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Other
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Psych classes
  • Travel with my classes
  • Danish classes
* What could be improved?
  • More opportunities to socialize within the program
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/A - I felt prepared!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!