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
"Living in a city on my own, living with other roommates, independence in travel, discovering a new place - yes!"
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely worthwhile. I learned how to travel and how to acclimate to new places. I learned more about myself and how to make friends. I learned to be less focused on grades and more focused on important life experiences. "
A student Middlebury College
"Learned about Europe and copehagen specifically "
Beatrix E Middlebury College
"Learned how I handle a completely new environment. Learned important renewable energy principles. Learned how the people of several European countries live on a daily basis "
Adam M Trinity University
"yes, met a lot of new people and was able to travel a lot"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that our American "freedoms" have profound effects on other's rights to be accepted and equals in society. One person's right to be different, "better", or an individual, impacts another person's ability to feel adequate as themselves."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about being independent and reflective. About speaking up when I feel injustice. I also value the education and mentoring I'm receiving at my institution more. "
A student Brandeis University
"This was the most worthwhile experience of my life! I had never been abroad before nor had I had that level of independence from my family. It was great pushing my comfort zone and what I thought I was capable of doing. I feel stronger and more confident in myself after this, and I feel like I've also gone to another level of un..."
A student Brandeis University
"A better sense of self, more willing to take initiative."
A student Brandeis University
"I definitely gained some independence! The program leaves you a lot of time on your own, and you really have to take charge of yourself and decide how you want to use your time. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
Morgan J University of Tulsa
"I learned a lot about the person that I hope to be and the career I want to pursue. I was very independent throughout the semester and learned that it's okay to spend time alone and reflect on experiences. I had the opportunity to travel throughout Europe and see the world in ways that I don't think I otherwise would have been a..."
Genesis L Brandeis University
"I genuinely feel like my whole view on the world and other people has been opened up. It was so amazing meeting people I would have never known otherwise, and getting to know how every person is cool and unique in their own way. "
calhan h The University of Texas at Austin
"With changing health care in America, it was a great experience to be able to experience socialized health care in Europe for comparison purposes. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned that I can go to a place in a different country alone without doing any preliminary research and succeed while having an incredible time. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a lot about Danish culture, as well as other parts of Europe. I gained a more international perspective of the United States. It was definitely worthwhile!"
Jessica K Wellesley College
"I have become so much more confident in myself and ability to do whatever is asked/required of me. I learned a lot about how I react in different situations and deal with new cultures & people. My semester abroad was completely worthwhile."
Ana E Trinity University
"SO worthwhile! I adored Denmark. I learned so much about myself and other cultures. I recommend this experience for anyone!"
A student Trinity University
"It was definetly worthwhile. I learned to adapt. "
A student Brandeis University
"I think my experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. I really enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about Europe while in Europe, and I also really liked the less formal class structure - the classes were more like discussions as opposed to lectures. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself and what it takes to function independently in a strange environment. In addition, I was able to take away a ton about the amazing environment that comes from traveling the world every weekend and seeing tons of different people in their home countries. It was definitely worthwhile."
Stephen D Trinity University
"I learned entirely too much to put into words. It was completely worth it."
jnoruebor The University of Texas at Austin
"I wrote something really heartfelt and the website lost it, but I believe I ended my semester with a great sense of self that I did not have before hand and I came away with a great deal of heart, understanding, strength, and ability for self reliance"
A student Brandeis University
"How to be independent and understand another culture. Totally worth while"
A student Wellesley College
"My experience was definitely worthwhile, I was able to learn about and immerse myself in Danish culture while exposing myself to various other European sights and cultures."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to be more independent and to step outside my comfort zone– I experienced life outside the bubble of my home campus, which was challenging at times but so rewarding! I learned that it's okay to take a critical look at American culture from the perspective of someone else."
Tara C Stonehill College
