Denmark changed my life Past Review
By Chelsey J (Graphic Design, Itasca Community College) for
University of Southern Denmark: Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was the best experience of my life! My eyes were opened to new ways of thinking and I still strive to think like a Dane. I would do it all again.
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Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Dainsh, Scandanavian Liturature & Culture |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I had the time of my life. It opened my eyes, and I have been forever changed. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Danes are amazing wholesome people. My host family became my real family. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived with a host family in an old Danish farm house! Then moved into the city of Svendborg where my classmates and I walked to school. |
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All I can say is I miss that Kabob! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I and my friends hung out with the local kids on a daily basis and I've never felt more alive. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Denmark is the most peaceful place on earth! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Just make put yourself out there and make friends with the natives. You're not going to learn a new language by hanging out with your American classmates all the time! |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Throw all caution to the wind and just do it. Take out a loan. Do it. |
