Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I cant believe I almost didnt go abroad! Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/17/2016 to 05/15/2016 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
i learned a lot about myself and a lot about a foreign culture. one of the most worthwhile trips ever.

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.

teachers were amazing, the classes were just not that hard.

* 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

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? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? keep track cause money flies

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? 0
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? Duo Lingo app

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* 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?
  • the friends
  • the trips
  • the teachers
* What could be improved?
  • some of the less qualified teachers
  • they could do more to help integrate you into your living space
  • their attitude toward religious obligations
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? geography of Copenhagen so i could spend more time doing stuff and less time getting lost lol

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Glaciers and Human impact-Iceland
Course Department: Environmental Studies
Instructor: Susanne Buchardt
Instruction Language: English
Comments: I learned so much in this class. One of the best courses I have ever taken. Susanne was not only our teacher but also our mom. She is the best!!!
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