Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

DIS - My only option, but a pretty good one 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?
My semester abroad was a test of my ability, could I travel on my own, navigate a new situation? In my successes, I felt emboldened and experienced growth in my self-confidence.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

My original home stay was terrible, the hosts were rarely present and provided no support, once I got rehoused it was a far superior experience

* 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

For a neuroscience major, DIS offered actually applicable courses and also offered courses that fit with my interest in public health in a way that was not accessible at my home university.

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? probably 50-75 dollars

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

I lived in a home stay with young children so I had greater exposure to 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? Danish Language and Culture I
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? Starting early and listen to Danes as they speak to each other

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • 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?
  • field studies
  • class trips
* What could be improved?
  • some organizational aspects
  • communication with the students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I would have planned more trips in advance

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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Neurological Disorders and Diseases
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Health Delivery and Prioritization in Northern Europe
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Impact of Epidemic Disease on European History
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Healthcare Strategies for At-Risk Populations
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Danish Language and Culture
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