DIS - Study Abroad
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DIS - Study Abroad is a program provider offering 3 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad and Research abroad programs in 2 countries such as Sweden and Denmark.
DIS is a non-profit study abroad foundation established in Denmark in 1959, with locations in Copenhagen and Stockholm. DIS provides semester, academic year, and summer programs taught in English, and offers high-impact learning experiences for upper-division undergraduate students from distinguished North American colleges and universities. The intellectually challenging curriculum is broad, cutting edge, and enriched by experiential learning components, including faculty-led study tours across Europe. It provides students with opportunities for meaningful cultural engagement and personal growth, which is further enriched through housing and extracurricular offerings.
For more information, please visit our website at https://disabroad.org/
Study Abroad with DIS - Study Abroad
"I gained a lot of independence with having to cook for myself, budget for the first time, and traveling without family. Additionally I lived in a major city for the first time which a new experience for me personally because I come from living outside a smaller city in the States. Overall it was so worth it! I would not change m..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be independent. I also gained an appreciation for other cultures and a city I know and love."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about perspective on what life is like outside of my small, rural liberal arts college, as well as how to live in an apartment on my own and plan my own schedule/navigate frequent travel. It was so worthwhile and I think it provides an invaluable opportunity to cheaply see Europe."
Charlotte L Middlebury College
"So worth it. I learned so much about myself and my community, and am so grateful for the experiences I had and people I met."
A student Middlebury College
"So worthwhile. I learned to feel much more comfortable spending time alone and planning travel and budgeting. I feel much more confident with hard life skills coming back. "
Sarah O Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of independence and learned how to better travel and live on my own. I learned how to cook for myself and grocery shop for myself. I also gained the experience of living in a foreign city"
Lila K Middlebury College
"I learned social and travel skills and a greater understanding of the world beyond Vermont."
A student Middlebury College
"very worthwhile, eventually felt integrated and very comfortable navigating the city. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about Danish culture and how to navigate living in a city. Absolutely a worthwhile experience."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned more about Copenhagen (as well as other countries that I visited), living with new people, and living in a country where I do not speak the native language. I also learned more about navigating different cultures. "
Katherine K Middlebury College
"I enjoyed my classes because the students (especially in my core course) were very like-minded and so we ended up having such impactful discussions. I was able to explore topics related to my major in a more international sense, which is exactly what I wanted going in to the program. I really enjoyed traveling with my class and ..."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained independence and freedom. "
A student Middlebury College
"I became more independent and became more comfortable doing things on my own in a new city. I learned how to cook for myself daily as I was used to the meal plan at Middlebury and I learned how to budget while also having a fantastic time."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, it was worthwhile, I learned how to independently live alone and travel across countries by myself. I feel more prepared as an adult now. "
A student Brandeis University
"I could not speak more highly about DIS Copenhagen. It is a well-run program in a lovely city. I was challenged to ask deep questions about the world we live in while also being provided ample opportunities for fun. It was truly a semester filled with joy! "
A student Brandeis University
"I think I learned about myself a lot and what/who makes my experiences better in life and I learned you don’t need a bunch of friends and it’s more important to make a few strong individual friendships "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned that I don't have to change who I am even after I changes environments/countries. I learned that taking risks is a muscle and I am now less afraid to go farther, to ask for help, or try new things. Yes, it was worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained experience living on my own in a very new environment. It was incredibly worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"Independence, travel savviness, how to acclimate and adapt to new cultures and surroundings. "
Ale F Brandeis University
"100% worth it and it was awesome being able to travel all over the place and meet new people. Highly recommend."
Gabriela U Brandeis University
"I learned how to take care of myself and connect with people of different personality types and with different interests in a way I dont really need to at MIddlebury. I also learned to love navigating cities on my own and travelling with a variety of people who I dont necessarily know as well as my friends from home. It was wort..."
A student Middlebury College
"Even though Copenhagen is a very accessible city with a high quality of life, abroad is inherently an uncomfortable experience. This causes a lot of personal growth as one has to adjust to a new place with new customs and values. I learned how to persevere through discomfort and really push myself. "
Anna W Middlebury College
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A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to live fully independently from commuting to cooking. I also gained a pretty significant insight into graphic design through my core course that I would have never obtained from my home institution. To that extent, it was worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
