4.4 - 1457 Reviews

DIS - Study Abroad

https://disabroad.org/

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

OVERALL RATING 4.4
Based on 1457 Reviews
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December 3, 2025
Past Review New Culture, New Climate, New Experineces, And A Ton Of Travel! DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned about the people and culture of Denmark and Scandinavia. I travelled extensively was exposed to cultures and peoples across Europe. I learned a great deal about myself; how to be self-sufficient, how to get around in a place I've never been, how to be flexible with my plans. It was absolutely a worthwhile experience an..."

Trinity University
Past Review A Great Adventure That Takes Time To Develop! DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"A new language, culture, and friends. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Copenhagen Is So Underrated! DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I became much more independent and self-sufficient. I got to learn about this amazing culture and experience it first-hand. Copenhagen is an amazing city and the perfect place for students to study abroad. The city is safe and fun, the classes are enjoyable and the people are chill. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Denmark Is A Beautiful Country That Is A Great Study Abroad Experience. DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I feel some parts of Yes and No to the question "Would you choose the same program". I had an amazing experience, but I had a feeling that the program was a little boring and left some abroad experience to be desired. I would not have wanted to spend an entire year there, but did have the best time there & would recommend it to ..."

Brandeis University
Past Review Underrated And Overjoyed DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned a lot about myself and who I am. I learned that I really like meeting new people that are passionate about whatever it is that they do. It was absolutely worthwhile!"

Brandeis University
Past Review Make Hygge Happen DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I became a lot more confident about being independent and exploring on my own. I took classes that were really different from ones that I took at Wisconsin and I loved expanding my education that way. I also loved Scandinavia, which was a part of Europe that I had never experienced before. Talking with my host family, other stud..."

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Past Review Fun Lots Of Travel Great Experience DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"Career direction & better understanding of the world. definitely was"

Brandeis University
Past Review Awesome Experience! DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"The classes offered here are really unique and taught in a way that really allows you to learn. Truly a top notch type of education. Although not rigorous, the teachers real encourage you to learn. "

Brandeis University
Past Review A Learning Experience DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned to be a planner as well as spontaneous, which sound contradictory. I learned how to plan trips and plan my time so that I was being efficient and doing all that I wanted to do. But if something came up that seemed better or if my friends decided to go to Sweden the next day I learned to do it and go with it. That was..."

Colorado College
Past Review Evolving Into Who I Want To Be. DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned how to be even more independent and how to stay calm in less than ideal situations."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Wonderful Copenhagen DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned a little Danish and I ate a little Danish, it was worth it."

Brandeis University
Past Review The Best Semester DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I definitely learned a great deal about myself. Yes it was beyond worthwhile. I would do it again in a heartbeat. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Really Great Experience To See The World. DIS Summer in Scandinavia

"New view on the world. Very worthwhile "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review It Wouldn't Have Been Amazing Without My Host Family. DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned how to make abroad become home and everyday since I've left Denmark, I feel a great loss in my heart. I miss my host family like I would miss my own family. I also love them like my own. It's crazy how four months abroad can change your view of yourself because I had to spend so much time reflecting as an Asian Ameri..."

Brandeis University
Past Review Denmark The Happiest Place On Earth! DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"It was definitely worthwhile! I learned to think more critically about topics which interested me, I learned to better understand different cultural perspective on issues at hand, and I learned how to be more independent."

Brandeis University
Past Review Denmark: Chic, Friendly And Acceessible DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned about independence, Danish culture and the joy of riding a bike."

Middlebury College
Past Review Once You Fall In Love With Copenhagen, No Other Place Will Ever Compare! DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"It was definitely worthwhile! I learned how to push myself out of my comfort zone and challenge myself to do something new every single day. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Finding Home Abroad DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned so much about social democracies and that the way America is governed is not the only way for a country to be governed. I learned how to be independent and create connections with others who initially seem so different. This was the most worthwhile experience of my life!"

Brandeis University
Past Review Experience Of A Lifetime DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned a lot about how to live independently and the Danish culture. It was definitely a worthwhile experience and I wish I could go back in time and do it all over. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Denmark Is An Awesome Country If You Work Hard To Immerse Yourself DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned how to be very independent, and how to work hard to immerse myself into a culture."

Middlebury College
Past Review Great Personal Experience, Not So Much For Academics DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I was able to experience a lot of culture during my stay "

Brandeis University
Past Review Denmark: Learning To Reflect On The Built Environment That Surrounds Us DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"-I was given the opportunity to see places and things that I might not have otherwise seen. I traveled to Sweden, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Turkey, and Italy. -I also enjoyed about much we stepped out of the classroom and actually got a chance to observe first hand what we had been discussing - eg Urban Design th..."

Wellesley College
Past Review Great, But Wish I Had More Local Interactions DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"It was nice to get away for a bit"

Wellesley College
Past Review Unexpected But Rewarding DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned to be more independent and became more happy with myself."

Middlebury College