Incomplete Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I found lectures to be disorganized. Points were not well emphasized and the quizzes and tests were difficult to study for as a result. Classes were largely opinion based and were lacking in substantial factual evidence.

On-site administration of your program

Housing and Student Services were concerned for my well-being, but not very effective in helping me. There was not enough programming for students provided. The facility was well-kept and very historic looking. Communication with various departments were courteous and prompt.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

There is a very significant disparity between the housing options, which I believe is unfair. I believe Providence College should permit students to stay in the DIS Residential Communities. Although I was in an international kollegium, I very rarely encountered international students, nor was there any substantial effort by our SRA's to encourage DIS and international students to interact. I was also disappointed that the international students did not have access to our two common rooms, as they were only available for the DIS students. The housing quality was very poor, with little storage space and insufficient heating during a very cold winter. I found Hoffmans to be a deplorable facility, and was disappointed that changing to a host family could not be arranged.

I found that the food stipend lasted for an appropriate amount of the semester, but groceries were still very expensive. Eating out in the city was largely impossible owing to ludicrous prices caused by a poor dollar to kroner exchange rate.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

My kollegium was located in a suburb of Copenhagen populated largely by older people, and there was very little to do there. I became involved with a local church that I found somewhat fulfilling. I signed up for the Buddy Network, which was very poorly run with few events successfully planned. I also was paired with a Visiting Family that only wanted to meet a few times and were neither very warm nor very interested in me. I found that in this area, there was much left to be desired.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had several mental health issues that were covered in cost by my health care and DIS, which I was pleased about. I should not, however, that the psychological services outside of DIS were not helpful at all and solved few of my overarching issues of depression and loneliness

The DIS facility and kollegium were completely safe, and I never once in Denmark felt threatened in any way.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

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• The study tours were enjoyable and well-planed.
• My professors were very knowledgeable of the cities we visited.

• The quality of living disparity between DIS Residential Community/Host families and kollegiums should be addressed.
• More activities and clubs should be offered by the program.