Left a piece of my heart in Copenhagen and I'm going back for it Past Review
By Adeline du Crest (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/15/2018 to 05/11/2018 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
I actually learned a lot about myself and my current motivations and goals.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I did learn a lot but really did not feel that the courses were rigorous or demanding. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very helpful and friendly. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I absolutely loved staying in Nimbus Kollegium in Frederiksberg. It was a perfect mix of having my own space and independence, and learning about Danish culture through living with Danes. |
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I cooked for myself and occasionally went out to eat, there were many grocery stores and restaurants easily accessible. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I lived with three Danes and took a Danish language and culture course. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
N/A but the Danish health care system is supposedly excellent. |
| * Safety: |
Felt incredibly safe, even wandering around at night (though I would recommend staying with a buddy just in case). Many different kinds of transportation (bike, metro, bus) easily available at all hours. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I really loved everything about it. |
Finances
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* 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'm a thrifty spender but Copenhagen is a ridiculously expensive city. |
| 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? | Meal prep! Buy and cook in bulk for the week to save on money and time. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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 |
| 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? | Don't be afraid to talk to the Danes around you- with whom you're living or others- because they usually are very generous and helpful in teaching Danish and enjoy doing so! |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That I didn't need to bring hangers because the housing accommodation provided them! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
