Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Happy happy hapyy December 12, 2023

By (Political Science and Government, Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/24/2023 to 12/15/2023 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to be more independent!

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.

Academic rigor was not high, however that was what I was looking for in a study abroad program.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very good!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Excellent!

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt very integrated, however, I had to do some of this on my own.

* 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? No

I would choose a program with more academic rigor.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • Friends
  • Experiential Learning
  • Copenhagen
* What could be improved?
  • Academic rigor
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You have to pay for your own food

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.