Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Studying and living in Copenhagen alone! January 10, 2024

By (Economics, Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/28/2023 to 01/04/2024 with

University of Copenhagen: Copenhagen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained independence and time management skills. It was worthwhile but not entirely new or foreign for me.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

hard and interesting classes, less structure or support

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

very little interaction with admin

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

great, found by myself

* Food:

dining hall options, but mostly ate separate

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I am Danish

* 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 enjoyed the independence of my program and how integrated it felt in Dnaish culture generally.

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? in danish kroner, roughly 1,000-2,000 dkk
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? obviously cooking and groceries save a lot of money, also figuring out a commuter metro card.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The size
  • Course offerings
  • student body
* What could be improved?
  • More advertised social events and clubs
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That there are a lot of international students

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:

Economic Policy and the Welfare State
Course Department: Economics
Instructor: Amalie Jensen
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Instructor was an expert in the field and works in the Ministry of Finance. She was very engaging and prepared. I participated less because it was a bigger lecture style that classes at home.
Credit Transfer Issues: I have not yet transferred credits and I hope it goes well
Course Name/Rating:

History of Economic Theory
Course Department: Economics
Instructor: Hans Keldig
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Challenging and hard to follow the flow of teaching. Made very little use of technology. Exam was as expected and manageable.
Credit Transfer Issues: I hope not.
Course Name/Rating:

Danish Architecture and Urban Design
Course Department: Danish Culture Courses
Instructor: Many different intructors
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Interesting and engaging with a structure more like our traditional American classes. Included field trips and a final paper.
Credit Transfer Issues: Hopefully not.