a fun combination of living in denmark and traveling europe May 24, 2023

By Lila K (Computer Sciecne, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/14/2023 to 05/13/2023 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

I gained a lot of independence and learned how to better travel and live on my own. I learned how to cook for myself and grocery shop for myself. I also gained the experience of living in a foreign city

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program?	2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?
* Food:
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?
* Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program?
* Safety:
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program?	Yes I loved being in Copenhagen and was pleased with the progress I was able to make towards my degree

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget? (1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component?	Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program?	None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program?	Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure?	None
How many hours per day did you use the language?	0
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants?	You have to really put in effort to use it because everyone speaks very good english

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Dorm
* Who did you live with? Select all that apply	Americans
* Who did you take classes with? Select all that apply	Americans International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?	0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?	the classes our class trip the location
* What could be improved?	the program was bigger than I would have liked living locations
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	I wish I knew the housing options as I was unfortunately placed far outside of the city

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.	The Outright Urbanite A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	History of Sexuality in Europe
Course Department:	Gender Studies, History
Instructor:	Lars Oskan-Henrikson
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	Overall a cool course but the professor was a bit unorganized and not super engaging in class
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Course Name/Rating:	Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning
Course Department:	Computer Science
Instructor:	Lucian Leahu
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:
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Course Name/Rating:	Artificial Intelligence
Course Department:	Computer Science
Instructor:	Nina Gierasimczuk
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	a little more challenging than some of my other courses but really enjoyed the topics, very relevant course
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Course Name/Rating:	Ethical Brain
Course Department:	Philosophy
Instructor:	Rene Rosfort
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	I enjoyed taking a KU course, however most of my class was DIS/other exchange students. Not quite as engaging as some of my other DIS courses
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Course Name/Rating:	Danish Language and Culture I
Course Department:	Language
Instructor:	Nina Winslow
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:
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