Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Exploring Copenhagen through experiences. January 06, 2026

By (Architecture, Brandeis University) - abroad from 08/16/2025 to 12/12/2025 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained more independence through traveling internationally alone and getting around in a different country.

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.

The field studies, core course week and long study tour are a good way to explore the city and Europe while studying the topics you are interested in. The workload isn't too much and the professors understand you want to explore the culture while you are studying abroad.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I thought the room was spacious for me and a roommate.

* 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:

Felt very safe walking around the city even when it was dark out.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I thought that the work was manageable while also being able to explore different parts of Denmark and Europe. I also enjoyed the feeling of Copenhagen.

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)

The program gave a grocery store stipend for the housing I was in that helps cover the food expense, but things tend to be on the more expensive side.

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

I took Danish as a class and the professor encouraged you to use the language, but the program overall doesn't.

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? I can hold a conversation on a couple of topics in Danish.
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Study week
  • The Field Studies
* What could be improved?
  • more events to connect with locals
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Depending on the housing you are assigned it is easier or harder to talk to locals and build friendships with them.

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!