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 learned about being on my own a lot. I would commute on my own every day, and I was the only American student in my homestay. However, my host family was very kind and approachable, so I spent a fair amount of time with them. I also gained a cross-cultural perspective on topics I'm interested in (psychology, education), whi..."
A student Washington University in Saint Louis
"It was most definitely worthwhile! I learned about an entirely new culture and gained a strong insight into the world beyond the US."
Taylor Uccello Stonehill College
"I learned a lot about international travel, Danish culture, and living independently. "
Megan Yoder American University
"Nothing I learned from my experience abroad was at all thanks to the program it was through. It was worthwhile because it was my own but I would not recommend this program to anyone. "
A student Vanderbilt University
"I feel like I learned more about personal growth, rather than academic growth. Academically, I do not feel like I have grown. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much about myself and being independent. My social skills grew as I was forced to meet new people all the time and I became even more open and joyful as a person. I gained a lot of confidence during these last 4 months as I traveled alone and came to Copenhagen without any close friends. I dated in Copenhagen as wel..."
A student Anonymous University
"I learned an enormous amount about Economics, my area of study, from my classes and professors. I also came to appreciate the history and beauty of the Danish capital, rediscovered my passion for biking, and enhanced my cooking skills. It was absolutely worthwhile."
Micah Cohen Rhodes College
"I learned a lot about myself as well as stayed on track academically "
A student University of New Hampshire
"I gained confidence in my ability to navigate foreign cultures and cities. I learned that children are basically the same everywhere. I learned through a lot of field trips and hands-on experiences, and I loved it. "
Rachel Wallace American University
"I gained a sense of independence and appreciation for cultural differences "
A student Vassar College
"I learned a lot about the Danish healthcare system and about Danish culture."
Gabriella Fordham University
"I learned about the aspects of my personality that make me an American. I became more accepting and understanding of cultural differences. Living with a host family was a main reason for this. By exploring Copenhagen, I became more confident navigating new and unfamiliar situations on my own. I'm also more interested in travelin..."
A student Brandeis University
"Learned to cook for myself"
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of confidence to become more independent. I also became more organized as I planned weekend trips and found my way around new cities."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself, Denmark, Danish culture, and important issues happening around the world today."
A student Brandeis University
"This was a semester of personal growth. I became more independent, more willing to try new things, a better communicator, and more confident. I enjoyed meeting new people the most, and I am incredibly grateful for the hospitality that I encountered throughout my travels. However, my greatest learning experiences were not through..."
Allison M Brandeis University
"I learned how to be independent. I also feel like I've learned the impact the US has on the world, since it is election year. I feel like I appreciate my role as a citizen of the US more. I have a more global view of more things now. This was a super worthwhile experience and would recommend it to everyone. "
Reena C Brandeis University
"I learned how to travel, how to be more independent, how to commute. I felt like I grew a lot."
Liana G Brandeis University
"Independence, architectural academic experience"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to live in a new place without a support network and met a lot of new and interesting people. The program was really interactive and we got to learn and travel a lot. It was really cool learning so much about the Scandinavian perspective from teachers and peers alike. I really, really enjoyed my Urban livability an..."
A student Wellesley College
"Independence"
A student Wesleyan University
"I learned how to be independent, and happy on my own. I also learned how to navigate on my own and know that sometimes you might be in a sticky situation and thats okay because you can figure it out. "
A student The College of Wooster
"Life is more interesting. Memories are good to make, and should be prioritized in the US, even when its not as glamorous as traveling to a new country per weekend"
A student Wellesley College
"Amazing friends, broad sense of cultural enrichment, adventure and great stories"
Sandra A University of Rochester
