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 think that the most valuable experience for me abroad was seeing the design world from another perspective, even though I would not have thought that Denmark would have much of a different view of the world from my own 'western' views. I learned to approach design projects with a different intent, and was shown more sides of e..."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes gained a lot of new friends and experiences"
A student Middlebury College
"It opened my world to new ways of perceiving and thinking and exposed me to a ton of art. I also made some really close friends. Definitely worthwhile."
Lev Snyder Middlebury College
"I learned about Danish culture and the everyday lives of the locals. Courses were super interesting and I learned a lot despite the lack of rigor. I would go back for another semester if I could."
Mary-Elizabeth McCourt Middlebury College
"I loved being able to live in a new city and it comes at a great time to get away from the “smallness” of Middlebury"
A student Middlebury College
"This time abroad was definitely worthwhile. I gained independence, experience navigating a bustling city, and the ability to connect with people from across the globe. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about Danish culture, and in turn, about American culture and their differences. The experience was certainly worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely worthwhile. I learned a lot about Danish culture and I look forward to returning one day. "
A student Middlebury College
"Some of the Danish language! How to cook, clean, and completely run my life on my own! How to navigate the Copenhagen transportation system. How smart and independent I can be. It was definitely all worth it for my newfound confidence."
A student Bryn Mawr College
"As a public health student, I learned a lot about Denmark as a model country for healthcare. "
Rebecca Nachman Brandeis University
"That’s a huge question. It was worthwhile and I learned tons of stuff. In one word though, perspective. That was the biggest takeaway I suppose. "
Noah Stevens University of Hartford
"One of the main things that I learned was understanding that culture shock doesn't always come from those in another country. I think the biggest culture shock I experiences were from other American students. "
Jaila Brandeis University
"I learned independence and how to adjust and learn from a completely new culture and environment."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to live independently and manage my resources and budget."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes I learned that I need to live in a city. There is no way I could enjoy my life living in the suburbs, it's so boring. "
A student University of Hartford
"I learned a lot about Danish culture and also learned how to live independently. I had to cook for myself often and learn to budget better. I most appreciated the opportunity to travel and the friends I made."
A student Wellesley College
"Learned how to cook for myself, budget, speak a bit of Danish, more about Danish culture, how to travel independently (and a lot more). Yes, studying abroad was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Wellesley College
"The experience helped me become more open-minded and better at navigating cultural differences. I have also become more responsible and better at taking initiatives. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained more independence while abroad. I would study abroad again as it made me appreciate my home university while also giving me a chance to recharge. "
A student Wellesley College
"I learned to grow. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to travel. I learned how to make things happen. I learned how to live with another family (and failed mostly). I learned how to speak lidt danske (a little danish). I learned how to make friends! I learned how being nice to everybody always comes back around. Yes, it was worthwile. "
Benjamin Maffa Brandeis University
"I thought I learned how to be more self-sufficient considering my host family's circumstances. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a newfound send of independence and passion for what I'm studying, as well as new friends and a greater appreciation for bike lanes. "
A student Brandeis University
"I had only been to Europe once before DIS, so I benefited from being able to travel extensively on the continent. I feel like I became much more cosmopolitan after studying abroad."
Jeremy Russell Princeton University
"Learned how to be an adult and found a good life balance. Came out of it with a new understanding of the climate system and, less academically, Danish culture. Very worthwhile!"
A student Smith College
