Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Travel Memories with Good Food January 27, 2026

By (Architecture, Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/15/2025 to 12/12/2025 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to improve on budgeting but also just exploring the city and how much I love efficient public transportation

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 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:

the food was really good but there is no college dining so its buying groceries or eating out but the food is really good and there is a stipend

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt very integrated but also because I was living with danish roommates that made me feel part of the group

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

healthcare was difficult for specific issues. for a general issue it was okay and for therapy but for a specific infection I had issues finding a specialized doctor

* Safety:

safety was perfect the citys safety was overall pretty reliable

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

I had such a wonderful time in Denmark and I made so many good friends with lots of travel experiences

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 student budget was manageable but I know people found it difficult but I think with managing your spending it doesn't have to be stressful

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? not that much im not sure.. maybe 200 kr a week depending
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? create a spreadsheet but also dont be worried about it, money comes and goes and studying abroad shouldn't be limiting

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* 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?
  • food
  • public transportation
  • bookstores
* What could be improved?
  • medical
  • more trips outside of Scandinavia (for architecture students)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I wasn't so stressed on budgeting and let myself feel more free to buy things. I also wish I rented a bike for a period of time but public transportation was nice

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.