Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing! June 08, 2026

By (Psychology, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/14/2026 to 05/14/2026 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learn about Danish Culture, A new language, Meeting new people, Stepping out of my comfort zone. It was all worthwhile and if I could do it all again I would.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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:

With the food card they gave us to buy groceries should have been a greater sum.

* 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

Honestly it was the best thing I ever did and definitely needed. Made me learn more about myself and what I liked and it made me become more independent than I already was.

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
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make sure to bring at least 10,000 just incase because it runs out quick and especially in Copenhagen because everything is so expensive.

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? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Danish Language I
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? I would say learning or being familiar with the language before you arrive because that is what I did and it made things easier with the class and from there you can basically get through anything in Copenhagen especially sign reading because you start to quickly pick things up.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Meeting new people.
  • Being in Copenhagen and getting to know the area.
  • The scenery.
* What could be improved?
  • I would say housing.
  • Food costs for students.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To go out everyday even if its for a walk even on the days that were freezing cold!

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.