Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I love Copenhagen! February 27, 2026

By (Wellesley College) - 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 loved getting to learn and navigate a completely new city and feel completely independent for the first time in my life. I think I grew a lot as a person and learned about myself in new ways.

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 grocery cards should have more money, and there should be a cafe in the student center that we can pay with our student cards for when we are on campus for long periods of time.

* 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

Copenhagen is an amazing city, and I loved my time there. It is definitely a pricey city, so keep that in mind, but I would love to do it again if I could!

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? $150

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?

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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The city itself
  • Campus location was great
  • Housing and transportation were also great
* What could be improved?
  • More money on grocery cards
  • Everyone should get a commuter card
  • An on campus dining option to use our cards
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how expensive flights were from Copenhagen and how expensive the city is.

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.