Spring'11 in Denmark: Children with Special Needs Past Review
By Kyla B (PSYCHOLOGY., Wellesley College) for
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
Yes! I learned a lot about myself, education, and Europe in general, and would love to do it all over again!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The classes were pretty easy and there was not too much work outside of the classroom. The teaching method was a big part of this, as the Danish educational system values the group dynamic over the individual. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The study tours were amazing, taking me all around Denmark and to Estonia, Sweden, and Istanbul. This was definitely the most valuable part of the program! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Living with a host family definitely helps cut costs, as everything in Denmark is super expensive! Definitely anticipate spending much more than you would in a typical semester at your US university. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Choose your housing carefully and definitely take advantage of the study tours and travel opportunities! |
