Valuable life experience May 19, 2026

By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/17/2026 to 05/14/2026 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

I learned how to be independent and push myself outside of my comfort zone. It was a worthwhile experience because I got to see and experience things I would never get a chance to otherwise.

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.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?
* 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:
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program?	Yes

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component?	No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Apartment
* Who did you live with? Select all that apply	Americans International Students
* Who did you take classes with? Select all that apply	Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?	I like how much support DIS gives and how many resources they have for helping you.
* What could be improved?	I feel like the last month of the semester felt very rushed because there were so many activities and class stuff to do.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	I wish I knew how important planning and budgeting is especially for trips.