Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A mind opening experience that was the best time of my life. Past Review

By (Hobart and William Smith Colleges) - abroad from 05/16/2016 to 05/17/2016 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I really got a good look at another culture. Living with a host family allowed me to be involved in the culture first hand. It was wonderful to experience so many new places and learn to think and understand other peoples points of view.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

While I learned a lot, I do not think that the grading was American as it was advertised to us. All of my teachers were Danish and did not always seem to work on a fair system according to what we know as American teaching and grading.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

My host family match was perfect. I loved my host family and had a wonderful time with them.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The program was very helpful when navigating the Danish medical system. They were very willing to help me.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I loved Copenhagen and the way that the program was run. Having a core course with a group that we traveled with and spent a lot of time with really allowed us to being close friends, which I am very grateful for.

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 was very expensive and being with a host family helped greatly with saving money on food. Even still it was expensive. I wish they offered some type of scholarship considering it is one of the most expensive places to be.

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? Save a lot of money prior to going abroad.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* 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?
  • The study tours
  • Having a core course
  • My host family
* What could be improved?
  • The grading system
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more about how expensive the city of Copenhagen is.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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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!