Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Copenhagen is a fun, cold place that you'll cherish! Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/13/2018 to 05/12/2018 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I definitely became more independent. I traveled many times and now feel very comfortable going to other countries, planning itineraries, and understanding public transportation.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes required a lot of work! Finals week was the busiest week abroad.

* 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?

I was told that it would be hard to make doctor appointments, but when I got sick, I was seen immediately the next day. It was easy to get to the location of my appointment by taking the bus. It's interesting that your CPR Card is what you use to swipe into any medical appointment. I did not need any vaccines for this program.

* Safety:

Copenhagen is very safe! I still heard stories of people getting wallets taken, but as long as your are cognizant of what you are doing, you will not have to worry about that!

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

I liked how there were many people in this program. The teachers were all helpful and kind. I enjoyed the city a lot and I made lifelong 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)

I saved up a lot of money from the summer before so this was not an issue for me.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I used my food stipend but spent around $50 a week.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I would recommend they work a lot in the summer to save up! It's definitely worth it.

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? Beginner
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? Three levels of spanish in High School, Two levels of Spanish at Brandeis.
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? I think students should buy a book on the danish language to start getting familiar with the words!

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • 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 People
  • The Sites
  • The Teachers
* What could be improved?
  • There should be less field studies
  • Another housing option? I heard residential communities are very nice.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I would have booked trips in Europe sooner!

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.