Lived in a dream world for six weeks! Past Review
By Chelsea C (Neurobiology, Neurosciences, Trinity University) - abroad from 05/21/2017 to 07/01/2017 with
DIS Summer in Scandinavia
I learned a lot about myself and was also very inspired by the Danish culture. It was definitely worth while
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 academics were very organized and I feel like I learned a lot even though I was only there for six weeks. The professors and classes offered were outstanding. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They gave enough information to help us be successful but it was not too controlling |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Danish people keep to themselves quite a bit, so sometimes it was hard to meet actual Danes, but when I did they were very nice. I do feel like I got to experience the local culture |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
DIS was a great program in a great city. |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | find out which days museums are free and do things with friends to split the cost |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I honestly can't think of much. I am happy with what I learned while I was there and would not want to have it any other way. |
