Worth my time. June 18, 2024
By A student (Economics, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/15/2024 to 05/24/2024 with
DIS Stockholm Semester
I learned a lot about differnet cultures and specifically Swedish culture. Also to go into situations with an open mind.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I found it to be academically rigorous and interesting. If anything, it was slightly easier than my home institution. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were quite organized and very good at helping students. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in a hotel paid for by the program with a maid. I really cannot complain. |
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Food was our responsibility and the stipend ran out halfway through. You are expected to pay for the remainder by yourself. I did not like this aspect. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It fell on you to do this. More opportunities would have been nice. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had none but my firends' experience was quite satisfactory. |
| * Safety: |
Quite literally the safest place I have ever been in the world. I never felt threatened and my friends never did either. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
Stockholm was just a little too expensive and dark. I do not regret doing my program at all though. |
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) |
Stockholm is quite expensive but if you budget well and don't spend terribly too much you will be fine. |
| 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? | Its better if you drink sparingly, the libations in Sweden are quite expensive. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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? | Advanced French |
| 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? | Swedes do not like you speaking Swedish. It is better if you accept this early. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Sweden is a dark country, you will not see the sun too much in the winter. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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
| Course Name/Rating: |
Swedish Language and Culture |
| Course Department: | Swedish |
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| Instruction Language: | English/Swedish |
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