Copenhagen: Challenging Yet Rewarding! Past Review
By Jaimie T (Interior Architecture and Product Design, Kansas State University) for
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
I definitely grew in confidence of who I am.. I learned to be independent and more confident in my choices. Europe is a whole new place and I think studying abroad is a very eye opening experience to see that there is more out there. Very great people who all speak English and are willing to help you if you need it.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
workload was intense at times.. lots of studio work like back at home. 10 page paper for a class, and multiple presentations etc.. always kept me busy. Since it is a school only for students abroad the education system was easy to adjust to. All teachers spoke great English and many were from the states. Was nice to have classes on architecture and be surrounded by great architecture at the same time. That was the major difference. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration was great! Very helpful! I had no problems. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
25 minute bus ride to classes. Nice and safe area. I really enjoyed my housing complex. Nice sheets and bed provided, and fully furnished kitchen. |
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Everything was very expensive in Copenhagen. It is best to cook your own food at your dorm or apartment. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Great study trips all over Europe and all included in tuition. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
The city always felt safe! The healthcare seems to be great, I never had to use my insurance card. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $50-100 if you didnt go out to eat!! that gets expensive |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | be frugal. |
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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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It's going to be expensive, but well worth it! Architecture students are in for a great education! :) |
