DIS: An amazing place to spend my study abroad experience Past Review
By Samantha S (Political Science and Government., Wellesley College) for
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
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Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | No |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I learned a lot during my semester abroad, but I do believe it was too challenging at times because the workload was a lot. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The support system at DIS was great. I had many issues while abroad and the staff was very accommodating and helpful. I did think the program was way too big. DIS continues to accept more students, but they do not have adequate housing for everyone. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was originally placed in very inadequate housing. I was so far away from the city and felt very unsafe where I was. The people were not very friendly and there were refugees and immigrant families living in the apartments as well. |
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Cooking and getting food was easy. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved the travel excursions offered by DIS and they were a great way to make friends and see so many amazing places. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
NA |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring a lot of money with you. I was thankful for the DIS food stipend. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I loved DIS!!! |
