A once in a lifetime experience, that was truly amazing! Past Review
By Amanda S (Health Policy And Management; Political Science, Providence College) - abroad from 01/13/2013 to 05/17/2013 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
I realized how important making international relations is and how beneficial it is to learn from the successes and failures of other people/countries. I came away from my study abroad experience as a more well rounded and independent person. I came away from Copenhagen sure that I would be back some day in the near future.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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Fantastic! Very helpful! |
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* Housing:
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It was hard adjusting to the high prices of food with a fairly limited food stipend but in the end it was fine. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
DIS requires you to participate in various cultural immersion activities. However, it is left up to the individual to decide how truly connected to the Danish culture they are. I loved taking part in the Visiting Family program! As well as, occasionally heading out to practice with the Exiles Rugby team |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
There was never a time where I felt unsafe in copenhagen! |
| 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) |
Copenhagen is EXPENSIVE! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Pack lunch every day. Try not to spend a ton of money eating out each week! Save that money for when you travel. The more you save in cope the more you will have later on. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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? | n/a |
