Best time in my life. Biomedicine Abroad Past Review

By (Knox College) - abroad from 01/18/2016 to 05/13/2016 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about the pharmaceutical industries. And yes it is very much worthwhile.

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

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It is the best decision ever to live with a Danish host family, I love them so much!

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Ain't gonna complain about the free healthcare, though it is quite slow.

* Safety:

I thought people are reliable in Copenhagen, until some people took my backpack full with my computer and identifications.

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

I learned a lot in the program and I had a lot of fun with my best friends.

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? About 100-250 USD.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Study abroad is not money saving...if you have a lot of friends, it is definitely not money saving. But you only live once, so this will probably be the only time you don't give a shit about the cash you spend.

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? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Chinese 300
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? The only way to practice a foreign language is to practice it everyday, no matter you watch their film or talking to a person from that country, doesnt really matter, just use it.

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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • study tour
  • free times
  • unlimited wine
* What could be improved?
  • Spread the exam schedules
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/A

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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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.