Learning new academic and lifestyle perspectives in Sweden June 04, 2026

By A student (Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/15/2026 to 05/14/2026 with

DIS Stockholm Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

I think that the most important concept that I gained was the concept of work/life balance that people in Sweden have. I also really enjoyed the classes that I took with concepts not offered at my home university. The research opportunity I got was also extremely fulfilling.

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

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?	$125
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	Getting food out anywhere is quite expensive, so if you have time and resources, meal prepping can help to save money

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?	Beginner
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 International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?	0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?	Research Study tours Field Studies
* What could be improved?	More lifestyle advice Better housing An extra day to move out
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	I now know the value of planning, especially with things like meal prep.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.	The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	Psychoneuroimmunology
Course Department:
Instructor:	Ebba Karlsson
Instruction Language:	English
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Course Name/Rating:	Swedish Language and Culture Through Music, Rhythm, and Song
Course Department:
Instructor:	Maria Carlsson
Instruction Language:	Swedish
Comments:
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Course Name/Rating:	Precision Medicine
Course Department:
Instructor:	Benedek Bozoky
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:
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Course Name/Rating:	Research Assistant: Mapping Protein Distribution in the Brain
Course Department:
Instructor:	Jan Mulder, Nikolaos Mitsois, Tianyu Zheng
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: