Stockholm is a Beautiful Place July 22, 2024

By (Biology, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/13/2024 to 05/10/2024 with

DIS Stockholm Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I really learned independence and how to be alone.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It felt very disorganized and courses were a little all over the place

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

more than enough money to fund groceries for the entire semester

* 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

As an Israeli Jew, it was extremely hard to find a community, leaving me feeling out of place for a lot of it, and attempting to celebrate holidays was hard and there was very little support

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? $20-40
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget out your stipend at the beginning and try to stick to it

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? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Swedish Language 1
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • The location
  • Field Studies
  • Classmates
* What could be improved?
  • Religious help
  • Integration with natives
  • Facilitation of connections
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How dark and cold it was really going to be. When there is sun enjoy it!!!

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.