Cozy Copenhagen Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/18/2016 to 05/17/2016 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
I learned so much about the values of Danish people and especially how they see the world and themselves in the world. It was completely different from American culture which I was not expecting. It was definitely worth it and an eye opening experience.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Pretty organized. The study tours were great. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was a standard dorm room. Furnished with a desk, bookshelf, bed, and small table. |
| * Food: |
I wish we had more |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Because casual small talk between strangers is not common in Danish culture it leaves a lot of room for the individual to be responsible for their own immersion. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Never had severe health issues while abroad but from what I hear from other students it was fair. |
| * Safety: |
Very safe city. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The program really made Europe your classroom and where you studied. |
Finances
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* 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) |
It was quite hard to buy food for myself and budget the first couple weeks. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try not to eat out as much during the weekdays. And pack your lunch! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
The professor was amazing and passionate. |
| 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 |
| 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? | Get into a host family. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Basic Danish language and basic Danish history. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe 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. |
