Missing Copenhagen! Past Review

By A student (Environmental Science, Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/14/2015 to 12/15/2015 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

I learned how to live in a new place without a support network and met a lot of new and interesting people. The program was really interactive and we got to learn and travel a lot. It was really cool learning so much about the Scandinavian perspective from teachers and peers alike. I really, really enjoyed my Urban livability and Environmental Philosophy courses and highly recommend both of them.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program?	6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program	Besides issues with housing, everything was great.
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?	I had to move out and my RA was very passive aggressive.
* Food:	We get a food stipend but it isn't enough to last the entire semester. Otherwise eating out is great but it is pretty expensive.
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?	I lived with Danes and was party of the Visiting Family program.
* Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program?	Easily accessible.
* Safety:	Never felt unsafe.
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program?	Yes It was a great program that really made sure you understood your surroundings and Danish culture/history. I got to meet a lot of locals through the program's visiting/host family network, "buddy" network, and kollegiums.

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)	The cost of living in Copenhagen is pretty high.
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week?	About $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	If possible, cook at home more

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
How many hours per day did you use the language?	0

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Apartment
* Who did you live with? Select all that apply	Local Students 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?	Traveling Some of my teachers were great (only half, definitely check out each professor's biographies beforehand) It was a really clean and safe environment
* What could be improved?	Housing process More food stipend More help getting set up with a bike and cell phone plan
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	I wish I knew there were a lot of means to get a bike. A lot of students sell their bikes and this is spread word of mouth or via Facebook.

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 Avid Adventurer The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	Urban Livability
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Instructor:	Kate DeSantis
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	Amazing course, Kate is very intelligent and works at an internationally regarded firm. I learned a lot about urban planning methods and the city of Copenhagen.
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Course Name/Rating:	Environmental Philosophy
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Instructor:	David Possen
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Comments:	It was very interactive and he's a very accomplished academic.
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