Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A rewarding experience January 13, 2024

By (Psychology, Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/18/2023 to 12/15/2023 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about different cultures and about how to navigate travel and live in a city. It was definitely worthwhile

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

There were a wide variety of classes on interesting topics, some of the classes were not very engaging

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program is very well established and offers many resources to students

* 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

Copenhagen was my favorite place I went to and I think it was a great city to live in. DIS is well established and offers lots of resources

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
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make sure to use the full grocery stipend to limit eating out because it is expensive

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? Danish is very difficult so be patient with yourself

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Living in Copenhagen
* What could be improved?
  • Higher grocery stipend
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The program is really big and has around 1,400 students

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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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:

Positive psychology
Course Department: Psychology
Instructor: Kamilla Lange
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Very interesting and engaging course with great field trips
Credit Transfer Issues: No
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Danish language and culture
Course Department:
Instructor: Anne Gross
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Learning danish is inherently difficult but the professor was kind and helpful
Credit Transfer Issues: No
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Photojournalism
Course Department:
Instructor: Mette Fransden
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Not a challenging class but a great way to experience more of Copenhagen
Credit Transfer Issues:
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Children with special needs
Course Department:
Instructor: Jen Duncan-Bendix
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Teacher was very engaging and course was a great way to learn more about Danish culture and compare it to the US
Credit Transfer Issues:
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Health beyond borders
Course Department:
Instructor: Lene Svendsen Borra and Rachel Irwin
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Interesting course that covered a wide range of global health topics
Credit Transfer Issues: