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
"I became more independent and loved the experience of living in a European capital city. Copenhagen is a wonderful city to live in. "
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile. I wanted to study abroad because I wanted to travel and I definitely accomplished that. DIS provides a lot of opportunity to travel. In addition I made friends from all around the US which is a very cool thing. "
Casey F Middlebury College
"I learned that it is surprisingly easy to adapt to a new culture and environment. The experience made me confident in my ability to live anywhere and be able to assimilate to my surroundings."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about how people in other cultures - especially the Danish culture - live. And the Danish culture is very different from the American so it made for some interesting observations. It was definitely worthwhile to study abroad."
A student Fordham University
"I absolutely loved my experience abroad. Living in Copenhagen, meeting students from many places, and travelling was incredible and something I would never trade. I wasn't thrilled with the DIS program, but my other experiences and the friends I made definitely made up for it."
A student Middlebury College
"I had a lot of valuable cultural experiences while traveling in Europe. It may not change a person's view on certain things but it opens up the opportunity for it. I learned more about what I want to do with my life and that I would be comfortable traveling with my job. It was so so worthwhile. It was an unbelievable semester an..."
A student Middlebury College
"I liked having the opportunity to take what we had learned in class and apply it to the real world with study tours. Visiting other countries with my core class was an amazing experience. It was worthwhile for the reason that I was able to learn more and different things than I have at home. I like learning and experiencing othe..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to take care of myself, to make an effort to put myself out there, and how wonderful the Danes can be."
A student University of Richmond
"This experience was absolutely amazing. Denmark is an wonderful place, DIS is an incredible program, and I met such great people. I traveled ALL over Europe, played for a Danish soccer team, made lasting bonds with my host family, and truly learned to appreciate and love the Danish culture. I gained an entirely new perspective o..."
Michelle D Bucknell University
"As cheesy as it sounds, being abroad really opened up my eyes to life outside of America and my college bubble. If possible, I think every person should go abroad, and Copenhagen will forever hold a special place in my heart. It's easy to immerse in Danish culture, and before you know it, it'll feel like home. "
Wen H Swarthmore College
"Learned about myself, what I wanted to do with my life, how others are dealing with. Great time for introspective reflection right before graduation."
Eric O Northwestern University
"amazing travel experiences, great culture, incredible learning experiences outside of the classroom, poor academic standards and teachers "
Matt H Tufts University
"I learned that I am capable of exploring a city on my own and being independent. "
Anjali K University of Hartford
"Learned how to be independent. Definitely worthwhile!"
ajla.karajko Barnard College
"The teachers were amazing and I loved the Danish style of learning which is a lot more interactive and hands on. I was able to work in an actual mental health center and have my input valued. I was also give the opportunity to present a marketing plan to the heads of H&M marketing at the H&M headquarters and present advertising ..."
A student Trinity University
"Incredibly worthwhile trip. Most importantly, gained a new appreciation for a different area of the world. Denmark was incredible, I highly recommend studying here. Great place to visit but better place to live."
Brendan C Providence College
"They although we all actually a lot similar across countries than I thought. People behaved very similar to people back home, general mannerisms among people are pretty uniform globally."
Riley W Trinity University
"This was honestly the best experience I have ever had in my life so far. I made lasting friendships. I gained a second family. I learned to be more confident in who I am as a personal and also more self-reliant. I learned how to live a happy, cozy life by just cutting out a lot of unneeded stress (this is called hygge in Danish)..."
Hannah T Trinity University
"I loved being abroad. I learned how to plan my own travel trips, navigate, figure out what I really wanted to see. I was able to go to 9 countries, including Russia and Iceland, and travel with some friends that I still keep in touch with "
A student Trinity University
"learned to be an independent adult, travel independently, manage personal finances completely and cook all my own food. completely worthwhile."
A student Providence College
"Absolutely worthwhile. Gained social skills "
Rishika A Brandeis University
"The semester was absolutely worthwhile. I made many good friends, and I even returned as a DIS employee. "
Hannah S University of Delaware
"Yes it was definitely worthwhile. I learned quite a bit about myself as well as the world at large. My perspective has been expanded beyond the bounds of America. "
James F Vanderbilt University
"I learned a lot about people in general. It was definitely worthwhile and I would love to something like it again."
A student University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
