Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

My Time in Copenhagen June 05, 2026

By (Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Middlebury 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 gained cooking skills and generally was more independent.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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

the program was very well organized and run. they took very good care of us. all the professors were very enthusiastic about what they were teaching. copenhagen is the nicest city i have ever been to.

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? about 200 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? grocery shop.

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

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? 201 in spanish (a different language)
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? practice with your friends for fun

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • being in class with other american students
  • my professors
  • the city
* What could be improved?
  • being able to change my housing
  • having the assignments be more spread out
  • more ways to meet people in my program
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how to cook some more things and that a lot of people study abroad with their friends from home

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

healthcare systems
Course Department:
Instructor: tine
Instruction Language: english
Comments: it was interesting but repetitive. my professor was kind but not very organized. the readings were good.
Credit Transfer Issues: no
Course Name/Rating:

immunology
Course Department:
Instructor: timothy
Instruction Language: english
Comments: it was challenging and i did not really understand the content being taught in lecture. the assignments were fair though. the lecture was strictly lecture, no discussion
Credit Transfer Issues: no
Course Name/Rating:

genomics in clinical practice
Course Department:
Instructor: chris
Instruction Language: english
Comments: not very challenging. professor was engaging. good energy in the class. assidnments were fair
Credit Transfer Issues: no
Course Name/Rating:

leadership across cultures
Course Department:
Instructor:
Instruction Language:
Comments: great difficulty level. the teacher was very well prepared and enthusiastic. i participated in class more often than I would at middlebury. there was a paper, a podcast, and a presentation
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

danish
Course Department:
Instructor: bianca
Instruction Language:
Comments: it was relatively challenging. the teacher was well prepared. I participated the same as in a language class at midd. there was a presentation and a few papers and an oral exam.
Credit Transfer Issues: