Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Daydream semester June 29, 2026

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/26/2026 to 05/14/2026 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about the possibilities of careers outside the U.S and the different ways these paths are incorporated.

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.

All the professors were very clear and helpful. I think their teaching approaches made the course interesting, and it allowed the classroom to feel like a safe space.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The administration was very helpful and always willing to help.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I loved my living space. I was able to interact with other students also abroad from different programs and educational levels.

* Food:

It was a learning curve looking for places to shop. Specially those that had ingredients I would use in day to day meals. However, I had stipend card for food that allowed shopping for groceries to be accessible.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

There was some small events that attended, and overall I enjoyed them very much.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I never had to go to the doctor , but it was hard getting strong enough medication at times.

* Safety:

I lived in very safe area, and overall even when going outside of it I always dealt safe.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I always had support, as a flip student I was very afraid I wouldn't have that away from my institution.However it allowed me to have security and balance life and education for once. This brought me so much joy.

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)

It was expensive sometimes, but you just have to learn to manage your budgeting.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 5000
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Set up weekly budgets. It can be very exciting to go out alot and splurge all in one week at the beginning, but truly that's what gets you to have problems later.

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

I didn't have to take a language credit, but I was able to learn phrases and words just based every day living.

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? None
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Cultural emersion courses are always fun. I encourage to take at least one.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Customized to me
  • Reliable expirience
  • Friendships
* What could be improved?
  • N/a
  • N/a
  • N/a
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more about possible volunteer opportunities prior to arriving and also more about the traditions prior.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.