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
"Besides some academic components related to my field of study (economics and urban planning), living with a large family taught me the importance of tolerance and patience. Through these realizations, I feel that I've found a second family in Denmark that I will keep in touch with in the future. "
A student Macalester College
"I learned so much about myself as I was able to have experiences and be able to form my own opinions. I became even more independent, and with the incredible public transportation system, I had the freedom to go where I wanted to, when I wanted to, and with whom I wanted to. I learned how to have a better work/life balance, beca..."
A student Scripps College
"My experience abroad was the best four months of my life. I woke up every day excited to go and explore Copenhagen and ready to try new things. There were times that living in Denmark pushed me outside of my comfort zone, but moving to Copenhagen was a comfortable and welcoming experience. Study abroad was absolutely worthwhile ..."
A student Trinity University
"I gained a lot academic knowledge and studied my major from the European perspective. "
A student Brandeis University
"gained valuable social, interpersonal, and cultural skills"
A student Villanova University
"Find better ways to connect with the locals."
A student Wheaton College, MA
"Everyone in the world is more alike than you think. Learning is a lifelong process."
Nicole Y University of Redlands
"I learned how to be an independent adult, and how to feel confident in myself. In my opinion I feel it was completely worth it."
Thabiti A Spelman College
"It was most definitely worthwhile. I learned to view the world with more open eyes and be less quick to judge; to always consider as many perspectives on an issue as possible; to live true to myself and pursue opportunities for the fun of it; to communicate across cultures; to be confident in my abilities to learn new skills and..."
A student Santa Clara University
"Completely worthwhile. I learned a lot in the classroom and in my travels. I learned more about myself, my values, and my future aspirations. I gained an appreciation for different European cultures and learned how to acclimate to different situations."
A student Georgetown University
"I learned a lot about myself as well the rest of the world and how different it is than America. It was very worthwhile. I realized that I am able to do things on my own and that I am an independent person. I learned many life skills that I took with me home. I also learned a lot in my classes. "
Alexis H Saint Michael's College
"I learned more about myself"
Ben F Macalester College
"Besides the academics which tied in directly with my interests, a learned a ton about myself. Living with Americans was certainly familiar, but we had such comraderie, I grew to like these friends so much in just a few months. "
Bryan K Fordham University
"Studying abroad is always worthwhile, but if you truly want to get in touch with local culture and really learn from the experience, this is not the right program for you. I only met a few others who were truly interested in learning from study abroad, and we had to seek out experiences ourselves. Field studies were supposed t..."
C D Scripps College
"I learned so much about myself, I matured, and I became more cultured."
Ean S Brandeis University
"I became more open-minded both politically and culturally."
A student Villanova University
"Being abroad takes some adjusting but it is what you make of it."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a different perspective on the health care system and it was 100% worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I connected with Danish (and other international) activists in Copenhagen, learned more about the political situation in Denmark, got to see the work that I value from as it occurs different country. Also, I got to meet a Danish family and get their perspectives on the world, that was great, and I hope we shall continue to stay ..."
A student Brandeis University
"Spontaneity is the most important thing I learned. Don't say no to any adventure. Yes, it was absolutely worthwhile. "
Evan W Brandeis University
"get out of your comfort zone"
taylor n Trinity University
"It was absolutely worthwhile. It is impossible to sum up everything I learned, but for starters I learned a ton about what it means to be American through the eyes of non-Americans. I gained a more complete perspective of international issues and feel more connected to world events. I gained friends and another language, and a s..."
Anneka B Whitworth University
"I loved living in a city, and being in Scandinavia. I felt so comfortable living there and it truly felt like home. I learned a lot about being independent and getting by without knowing the local language. "
Jessie K Middlebury College
"I can't put all that I learned from my experience into this text box, so I'll just say this: study abroad gives you an opportunity to get real-world exposure and knowledge, and you can truly find yourself in a foreign country."
A student Trinity University
"I learned so much about myself. It was more than worthwhile. "
Taylor R Hobart and William Smith Colleges
