Best semester of my life! Past Review
By ariel.russ (Environmental Studies., Mount Holyoke College) - abroad from 01/20/2012 to 05/20/2012 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
It was fantastic. I became more independent and I met like-minded individuals.
Personal Information
| 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. |
It TOTALLY depended on the classes you signed up for. I had some classes that were easier than intro levels at home and then I had some that were about 200 level at home. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had a fantastic host family out in Roskilde. The host family is a great option if you're learning about Danish culture and having a more relaxed semester. |
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Danish food isn't near my favorite foods, nor is it cheap, so I was lucky in that I had great food at my host family's home. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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) |
Host family is the best option for the cost-conscious. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | <20 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Alcohol and eating out are what's going to deplete your bank account. Be careful. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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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? | nothing |
