Lots of Travel Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/14/2017 to 05/13/2017 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Lots of cultural exposure, city living, very worth while

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Not a program as rigorous as Middlebury, but very effective and I learned a lot without having as much work to do.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Handled difficult situations very well. Very transparent and informational. Clearly know what they are doing.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

We got a food stipend which was great

* 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

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

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • They promoted travel as an important part of learning
  • field studies
  • freedom
* What could be improved?
  • not much
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You shouldn't travel every weekend

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!

Individual Course Reviews

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exerxise physiology

Course Department: science and health
Instructor: Martin prasse
Instruction Language: English
Comments: I didn't like it at all
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contemporary european film

Course Department: film and media studies
Instructor: Morten Egholm
Instruction Language: English
Comments: excellent
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Psychology of Human Sexuality

Course Department: Psychology
Instructor: Debbie Quackenbush
Instruction Language: English
Comments: excellent. one long paper, relevant field trips, engaging material and discussions.
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Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach

Course Department: Science and Health
Instructor: Yama Fakhri and Rahim Naimi
Instruction Language: English
Comments: great pre-med class
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Danish Language and Culture I

Course Department: Danish
Instructor: Nina Honoré Lahav
Instruction Language: Danish/English
Comments: Challenging but rewarding. great discussions about danish culture
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