Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Finding Myself in Europe June 29, 2026

By (Biological Sciences and Women’s and Gender Studies, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/17/2026 to 05/13/2026 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to be very independent, while also depending on my friends and community from home! I found it to be worthwhile on the traveling side of study abroad, whether it was through DIS core course weeks or with friends, I have now seen a vast side of the world and know more about myself and my future goals.

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:

* 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? No

Although Europe in itself is beautiful, I would have liked to explore central America where there's more people that relate to my identity and heritage.

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? 100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Apply to international study abroad scholarships! I applied to and received the Gilman International Scholarship and it alleviated a lot of financial stress for me as a FGLI student.

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

  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • Professors
  • Financial Aid
  • Field Studies
* What could be improved?
  • Classwork (A lot of busy work)
  • Event Planning (Lack of consistent social events through DIS)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known to save more money, that people would socialize within their home institutions, plan your travel ahead of time for better deals, and talk to anyone and everyone!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!