Unexpected Discovery January 27, 2026

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The variety of courses is excellent and very liberal-arts-y with courses such as "Anthropology of Food" and "Norse Mythology". The workload is light and manageable; you should get an A if you turn in everything. However, some of the instructors are absolutely terrible and inconsistent with their grading. See specific teacher to avoid below. I did really enjoy 3/5 of my instructors and I really enjoyed my core course "European Urban Experience" with Regitze as every class we did a walking tour of a new neighborhood which taught us the concepts with concrete examples.

On-site administration of your program

Your question will always have an answer. While there are inconsistencies in the website, ask a person live and there will be an answer.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in Sølvgade which is very central, but not communal. They say it's a Kollegium which typically have a common space, but mine did not. But I had a single with an ensuite bathroom and a full kitchen that I shared with only five others, so it was still pretty good. One tip, do check that you have all the appliances (like doors on your dresser and a shower curtain) and if something is broken bug the facilities multiple times because they did ignore me a handful of times from broken window to a missing shower curtain. At Sølvgade, you are near three metro stations and two train stations and a handful of bus lines, so it is very convenient.

Dining out is VERY expensive. But I liked cooking for myself and getting a pastry now and then.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

DIS offers flu shots!

It's very safe and I felt very safe walking around at night. I was not worried about pickpockets.

I'm very grateful for the community I found and how I found a sense of self through trusting myself and others. I don't think this was the "best fit" program, but I learned so much more because it wasn't and I had to build my own sense of belonging. I learned what I look for in friends and how that reaffirms who I am trying to become. The program hosts over 1000 students, so there are so many options to be involved and while the community you may find will look different, you still belong because you made it happen.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Copenhagen is expensive for eating out.

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

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• Hands-on learning experience in the field.
• Independence while being supported.

• Connection to local students and residents.

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