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 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
"I learned how to be independent, learned how to deal with getting lost, eating new foods, getting accustomed to a new family and realizing that life is too short to not create who you want to be everyday. "
Shivani Desai Trinity University
"I accomplished everything I wanted to accomplish."
Danielle Cossette Trevino Trinity University
"It made me realize I can follow my dremas so long as I believe in myself and stop casting self-doubt."
Brandon Guzman Trinity University
"I learned so much, including being independent, open minded and exposed to different cultures!"
A student Providence College
"I learned a lot about Danish culture, and ended up developing a real affinity for it. Great place, great people. I also learned about areas of neuroscience that aren't typically taught at the undergraduate level in the U.S., making it a really unique experience."
A student Middlebury College
"I have so many new friends and am obsessed with Denmark, and I know what I want to do for my career!"
A student Middlebury College
"Sweden is a wonderful country with lovely people. It is very cold and dark during spring semester. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about how to budget and how to travel."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a new language, made new friends, and traveled the world. "
Jackson Watson Middlebury College
"Becoming better acquainted with Danish culture was definitely worthwhile; understanding some of the issues in modern Danish society gave me a better appreciation for the United States and other countries I had previously visited. At the same time, I'm appreciative of the opportunity to have learned about Danish culture, understo..."
A student Wellesley College
"I really enjoyed all the traveling I was able to do. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained relationships and exposure to new types of learning that were much more hands on than I could have ever imagined"
A student Wellesley College
"I achieved my goals of being on this program: taking design classes that are not offered at my home institution and living in a Scandinavian country and exploring other European cities. In that aspect, I'd say the four months were successful. However, if I could choose again, I'd choose a full immersion program rather than DIS, ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I actually learned a lot about myself and my current motivations and goals. "
Adeline du Crest Wellesley College
"I gained independence, new friends, and more awareness of how to travel"
A student Wellesley College
"I definitely learned to be more independent and stand up for myself. It can be difficult, especially while meeting so many new people to continue to remember who you are, but I definitely did! Going abroad was definitely worthwhile, because it forced me to break out of my shell. "
A student Brandeis University
"While I suppose I learned a bit academically, in reality I learned much more about living independently, the logistics of traveling, and getting by without speaking the local language (mainly in countries outside Western Europe where most people speak English)."
A student Middlebury College
"I have learnt a lot about Danish culture, education, and scientific research. It was worthwhile in terms of having a hub/home in Europe while exploring the region and of learning about the country im depth."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot in my subject matter, but also grew as a person. "
A student Brandeis University
