Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great time living and learning in Copenhagen. Past Review

By (Architecture, Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/14/2015 to 12/14/2015 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes. I learned about Danish design culture and the ideologies behind it. I learned about living in a city and interacting with many peers of differing backgrounds.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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? Not sure.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? No.

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? Spanish 3 Honors in high school
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? Live with other Danes.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Learning about Danish Design
  • Friends I made
* What could be improved?
  • None that I can think of.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Have no fear. Do it all.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Architecture Foundations
Course Department: Architecture
Instructor: Jacob Norlov
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was same difficulty as middlebury architecture. WE had the opportunity to visit relevant sites. Class atmosphere was communal. Jacob provided guidance and knowledge based on his extensive real world experience.
Credit Transfer Issues: Haven't tried yet.
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New Nordic Design
Course Department: Art History
Instructor: Brigette
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Got a sense of philosophies and ideologies behind danish and scandinavian design. Went on a field trip to prestitgious furniture companies in Denmark. WIthout this class I would not have completely understood Danish design tradition.
Credit Transfer Issues: Haven't tried yet
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Furniture Design Workshop
Course Department: Art
Instructor: Lars Hansen
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Great opportunity to have hands on work. Learn from a Danish craftsman, and learn danish traditions surrounding furniture building. opportunity to put learnings into an actual product.
Credit Transfer Issues: Haven't tried yet.
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Into to Danish Language
Course Department: Foreign Language
Instructor: Ditte Marie
Instruction Language: English / Danish
Comments: Course was not too challenging. Workbook could be better organized and streamlined for teaching / learning purposes. Fun class, could have been more interesting. Enjoyed the field trip to a local Danish High School.
Credit Transfer Issues: Haven't tried yet.