Amazing Past Review

By (Health: Science, Society and Policy, Brandeis University) - abroad from 08/16/2014 to 12/13/2014 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to live independently and navigate life without the help from my parents.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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?

I did not like my housing. DIS should not house people in Hoffamanns Kollegium. Brandeis was aware of my problems with my housing.

* Food:

I had a kitchen so I cooked for myself but I also went to lots of restaurants.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The Danish Culture is a little bit difficult to integrate into, especially making Danish friends.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Copenhagen is a very safe city. I did not always feel safe around my housing area.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200

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
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? None
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Study a lot and do not ignore it outside of class.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Amazing city
  • Meet some great people
  • Got to travel a lot
* What could be improved?
  • Housing, I did not like Hoffmanns Kollegium
  • More just DIS events
  • Better structure to the Danish class
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? More about housing options.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.