Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best semester in the happiest place on Earth! Past Review

By (Business, The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 01/18/2015 to 05/17/2015 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I met so many new and different people abroad. I learned to take advantage of every situation, and to be open to trying anything. It was the most amazing and stress-free time of my life, and I will never forget it.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes were not too difficult or time consuming. The program provided us with all the resources we needed to do well.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I had a great experience in the DRC I lived in. It was in a great location and very nice.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Denmark has a lot less over the counter medicines than America.

* Safety:

I never felt unsafe in Copenhagen.

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)

Copenhagen is very expensive, but the food stipend helped a lot. It is best not to eat out very much if you want to save money.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? You should eat at home whenever possible. A lot of places around DIS have student discounts. Only buy coffee at places around school. Always use public transportation, bike, or walk. I preferred to save my money for when I traveled.

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

The Danish class is optional, but encouraged.

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? None
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? I had never taken Danish before.
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Talk to Danes.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* 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?
  • People
  • City
  • Travel
* What could be improved?
  • Teachers (in some cases)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It is not as easy/cheap to travel from Denmark as other places in Europe. The classes were not as hard as people say, so enjoy your time and do not stress too much.

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.