Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Fun time in Stockholm and traveling across Europe January 15, 2024

By (Economics, Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/18/2024 to 12/15/2024 with

DIS Stockholm Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Learned a lot about Scandinavian culture as well as Europe in general.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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

Loved the program, and liked the smaller feel of DIS Stockholm

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-$150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Book flights in advance, as travel costs can add up.

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? N/A
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? Try to use it as much as possible when going out.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Traveling/field trip components
  • Language classes
  • The people
* What could be improved?
  • More interaction with locals
  • Help with joining local sports leagues
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Go out and try as many experiences as possible.

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.

Individual Course Reviews

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Viking History
Course Department: History
Instructor: Kim Berquist
Instruction Language: English
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Swedish Language and Culture
Course Department: Language
Instructor: Lena Norrman
Instruction Language: Swedish/English
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Behavioral Economics
Course Department: Economics
Instructor: Lars-Erik Bostrom
Instruction Language: English
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Comparative Economics
Course Department: Economics
Instructor: Fairouz Hussein
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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Sustainable Cities
Course Department:
Instructor: Jonathan Geib
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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