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
"New appreciation for European history"
A student Brandeis University
"New worldly perspective"
A student Brandeis University
"I gained the ability to work and do science in a international environment. I also became a very independent traveler and made livelong Danish and American friends. "
Trent Sorenson Middlebury College
"The Danish culture is something to learn from in itself. The way they live their life and balance work, family, social. I have tried to integrate the concept of hygge into my life back in the U.S. This was the best experience of my life!"
LEAH PEARLMAN Brandeis University
"yes very worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained many friends from all different schools across the U.S., a love for Denmark and an appreciation for its political and social culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"I think that living in Sweden has taught me so much about cross-cultural differences and ways individuals and society can improve as a whole. Being apart of a welcoming community that works to be inclusive and kind really opened my eyes to another world. My host family, professors, and new friends all made my experience memorabl..."
Yvette Brandeis University
"How to travel, and a lot about the current refugee situation in Europe"
A student Middlebury College
"Danish/European perspectives "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much from living in Copenhagen through my classes, my host family, and the city itself. I think my host family made the experience incredibly special for me and this is how I learned the most about daily life and culture in Denmark. Being able to join a new family was also an important learning experience. I also le..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much about Danish society and culture through my time with my host family, as well as the content of my classes. This experience was definitely worthwhile, as I now have a better understanding of Denmark's practices (especially in the heath care sector), plus I have a lifelong relationship with a family in Denmark."
A student Brandeis University
"YES"
Naya S Brandeis University
"Yes- I learned how to navigate cities, how to examine the culture of different countries (including my own), and how different social and economic structures can function successfully. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned that not everything will be perfect from the get-go and everyone's abroad experiences will be different. I learned to be patient, willing and openminded, because it will get better. I definitely think my time abroad with DIS Copenhagen was worthwhile. I took classes my home university does not offer, which is what most..."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a new sense of appreciation for other cultures and a deeper understanding of the Danish way of life. Being enrolled in the Danish Language and Culture Class helped me understand how Denmark developed into its current state. "
A student Brandeis University
"a better perspective on American culture from the outside, globalization and global politics, Danish culture, all of these things made the experience worth every penny, tear, and drop of blood "
Maxwell Hayes Brandeis University
"It was fantastic to meet people from different countries and cultures and to form relationships with these people. Definitely a worthwhile experience."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be completely self-reliant and independent while navigating cross-cultural boundaries. These skills will serve me well in the future. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about clinical psychology and how to practice resilience in times of difficulty and adjustment."
Lauren P Brandeis University
"My host mom will be a lifelong friend. I learned about myself and another culture. Definitely worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"I made a lot of friends both within the program and locals that I still keep in touch with. I would definitely recommend the visiting host family option for those who aren't living in a homestay."
A student Brandeis University
"the language, being more independent"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a break from my school. I got to travel around Europe and be completely selfish. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained incredible friends, amazing academic experience, and an appreciation for the beautiful city of Copenhagen. It was incredibly worthwhile, I would do anything to do it again. "
Amanda Bozorgi Middlebury College
"What I learned was more applicable to myself than school. It helped me grow, it was priceless."
Michaela Gilbert Trinity University
