Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Exceeded all expectations! Past Review

By (University of Vermont) - abroad from 08/23/2009 to 12/18/2009 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about myself and about pushing my personal boundaries. It was absolutely worthwhile because now I am back in Copenhagen working for DIS and couldn't be happier!

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* 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

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • DIS makes you work hard in your classes, which is rewarding in the end. The program promoted traveling and experiencing Europe through the study tours, optional tours, and travel break. It is truly an amazingly well-rounded study abroad program.
* What could be improved?
  • Immersion is always a tough thing when it comes to American students studying abroad. DIS is making tremendous efforts to increase the immersion rates for its students, but it can always be improved.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How amazing it is.