Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Let yourself be open to new experiences and live carefree Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/14/2017 to 05/12/2017 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to be more independent, take risks, be more open-minded, and have a greater worldview! This experience was definitely worthwhile, I would do it all over again!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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?

Go with the homestay option, you won't regret it!

* 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

I love everything about Denmark and my host family has a special place in my heart!

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? It's expensive to eat-out in Copenhagen so try to cook meals at home, but treat yourself once in a while!

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? None
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? DIS offers additional Danish language support on Wednesday's so use those to your advantage.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* 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?
  • Host Family
  • Culture
  • Study Tour
* What could be improved?
  • Offer classes with local students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How to have a balance between classes and traveling.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Philosophy of Mental Health
Course Department:
Instructor: René Rosfort
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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Stolen Childhoods: Migrant and Refugee Children in Europe
Course Department:
Instructor: Stine Britt Laursen
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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Course Name/Rating:

Child Development in Scandinavia Practicum
Course Department:
Instructor: Heidi Vikkelsø Nielsen and Jennifer Duncan-Bendix
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Child Development in Scandinavia
Course Department:
Instructor: Heidi Vikkelsø Nielsen and Jennifer Duncan-Bendix
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The title of the course is not an appropriate description of the topics covered in the class. This course focuses more on the educational development of children component than biological and psychological development. Great course for those interested in becoming educators, but not so much material for those interested in the behavioral sciences.
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Danish Language and Culture
Course Department:
Instructor: Nina Honoré Lahav
Instruction Language: English / Danish
Comments: Nina is an amazing instructor and she was really engaging although it was an 8:30am class!
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