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 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
"I gained a ton: more confidence to go out of my comfort zone, appreciation of the world and different cultures/histories, independance, strength in my Jewish identity and more friends/networks! Definitely worthwhile. This experience abroad is a door to many other opportunities in the future!!"
A student Brandeis University
"Through my classes, field studies and study tour, I gained a new understanding of the health care systems throughout Europe. Through traveling, I also learned how to be more independent and outgoing. I learned a lot about Danish culture as well and grew to deeply appreciate Danish society."
A student Brandeis University
"Yes, the abroad experience was amazing. I learned to be more open minded and when looking at cultural norms and differences to ask why Danes do things a certain way rather than just accept/dismiss them. Flexibility is also a large part of study abroad (ie. the pending country-wide strike that almost prevented us from leaving the..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned independence, and proved to myself that I could live in a foreign country by myself. I made some great friends from DIS. I was also able to travel throughout Europe, which was great. And I also learned a lot from my classes. It was definitely a worthwhile program."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to adjust to life in another county and it was worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"I definitely became more independent. I traveled many times and now feel very comfortable going to other countries, planning itineraries, and understanding public transportation. "
Julia Jaffe Brandeis University
"My experience was incredibly worthwhile. The field studies along with the interactive classroom setting was very refreshing. I got to explore Stockholm and other European countries and built invaluable friendships."
A student Brandeis University
"yes, I gained a new perspective on health care and definitely expand my knowledge of the medical and biomedical industries"
A student Brandeis University
"It was extremely worthwhile. I learned about living in a city, and living among people who were not American and adjusting to a new culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"DIS Copenhagen changed me for the better. Yes, cliche, I know, but beyond true. I left having gained more independence and confidence, as well as best friends to love and support for the rest of my life. My life was enriched and every day was tinged with gold. My happiness level was through the roof, even when stressed about sch..."
Ashley Myers Connecticut College
"The Danish language, a connection to my culture, a beautiful norwegian wife... so basically everything I could have asked for and more. Well, I still live in Copenhagen with plans of starting a family here, so yeah, I guess you could say it was worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I became more independent and feel that I have new perspectives on the world but also more specifically gained skills and knowledge for my major"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to cook, how to speak/understand Danish, how to budget my money, and how to take control of my life. Definitely worthwhile."
Genesis Tan Brandeis University
"I learned about a new lifestyle."
A student Middlebury College
"I became more independent and gained more confidence. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be more independent, make plans for myself, commute in cities. My medical biotechnology and drug development course was incredible and exposed me to a companies and institutions I would have never been to."
Blake Cohen Wellesley College
"Friends and an experience in culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"A broader experience of the world and what it means to be "danish". Yes!"
A student Middlebury College
"I became a lot more independent and confident in my ability to navigate. I am very happy I went abroad. I think it was very important for my personal growth."
A student Middlebury College
"It was incredibly worthwhile, I grew tremendously as a student and a person"
A student Middlebury College
"Friends, a basic understanding of a new language, understanding of Danish culture."
A student Middlebury College
