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
"Being independent was great for improving my own self-confidence. This was something I wanted out of the experience."
A student Middlebury College
"I was able to developed a better perspective of how other countries percieve the US. It also allowed me to better understand the differences between one country and another. I also developed a higher level of independence. "
A student Middlebury College
"I loved being able to fully immerse myself in the Danish culture while living in Copenhagen. While I did take advantage of traveling on the weekends, I also got to know the city very well. It was definitely worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worthwhile, especially if you like traveling while you're abroad. I got to meet so many people and experience so many cultures, that experience is priceless."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worth it. I meet people I probably wouldn't have become friends within the Middlebury bubble. It was a lovely reset from the sometimes toxic Middlebury environment. I learned to be more open-minded, optimistic, and less judgemental."
A student Middlebury College
"I got to experience so many different cultures and learn about each one, alongside going to visit so many interesting field studies and course trips."
A student Brandeis University
"I would say I thought it was a worthwhile experience. I learned a lot about Scandinavian culture and met some wonderful people. "
Spencer K Middlebury College
"I gained lots of hands-on experience and learned a lot about interning and living in Europe. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about how to live in the Swedish culture and what elements I could bring back to the states. "
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learnt so much about public health and the history of sex education in Europe. "
A student Wellesley College
"How to plan travel itineraries, how to be more competent in the real world, learning how to budget for groceries, learning about myself in new social circumstances"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot from my experience abroad! In terms of academics, I learned a lot about sustainability advancements in Denmark, as well as colonization's impact on our current structures and environmental governance. I also learned how important it is to step outside your comfort zone and do things that you normally wouldn't -- ..."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a new perspective on how people outside the US live. I think it was very worthwhile to learn about other cultures."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of independence, an appreciation for architecture and design, travel experience, and plenty of lovely memories. It was 100% worthwhile and i would do it again in a heartbeat. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained new insights in the world and new friends"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to improve my time management, networking skills, and involvement in student groups orgs."
Adriana Maria C Wellesley College
"I learned how to be more independent! "
Sadie G Wellesley College
"I learned I do not want to live in a city and that there is much more cool things in europe to explore. "
A student Middlebury College
"I felt that I had a far better understanding of Denmark's history and culture, and how it differed from the US. As a poli sci major, two of my courses had a lot of learning specifically around Scandinavia, so I don't know how applicable that would be to other majors. DIS reserves Wednesdays for "field studies" and schedules two ..."
A student Wellesley College
"Copenhagen is a great city to study abroad in and DIS is very well-run and worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot while studying abroad. I became more independent and learned how to navigate living in a city. I learned a lot about how to take care of myself when far from home. I think my experience was worthwile."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a broader world-view after experiencing life outside of the US."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be more independent and handle myself in uncomftorable situations. I would 100% do i again."
Izzy S Wellesley College
"The first thing I learned was that I can travel away from my problems, haha. I learned that I need to do whatever I can do to (reach out to the Care Team, friends, family) to get out my discouragement and reach my goals for studying abroad."
A student Wellesley College
