My semester in Copenhagen opened my mind to new ways of seeing the world. Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I felt that the descriptions for a lot of the courses I took were not that accurate, and I wished I could have read other student reviews of the specific courses before I took them to get a better idea of the content. I felt that I had a good balance of courses and types of course work, from papers to projects to presentations, but it seemed like many of the students around me were overloaded with papers or projects based on the collection of courses they chose. I was a little disappointed with the facilities, since the automatic lights in many places were unclear and wouldn't turn off.

On-site administration of your program

I appreciated the organization of logistics necessary for study tours and everything, but I do wish there were more events for students to get together and know each other. There are groups for rented room students, host family students, etc., but I wish there were more events for larger amounts of students to actually get to know one another.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was in a rented room with a young couple, and I feel like I was matched with them perfectly.

I was given the food stipend, but I do wish the stipend worked at more grocery chains as well, like Rema 1000 or Meny, as that was what was near where I lived.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I joined a local frisbee club which helped me integrate with the culture more, and living with locals helped me understand the culture as well.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I personally did not experience the healthcare system there, but I did hear some other students complain that they were often just told to drink tea if they were sick instead of being given medication.

It took me a while to understand just how safe I was in Copenhagen, and by the end of my four months there I was confident and felt secure walking in the streets at night, though I much preferred being with at least one other person rather than being on my own. None of my belongings were ever stolen, and the only time I heard about bikes being taken was when my friends neglected to lock theirs. I was only cat-called once the entire semester, something I cannot say is true of any other city I've been in.

I fell in love with the city of Copenhagen while I was there, and as soon as I could find my way around it felt like home. In other cities I've visited, even once I figure out how to get places, it feels like a vacation place, not like a second home. As far as the DIS program in Copenhagen, I am extremely appreciative of all the trips they organized for us, and the opportunity to study Denmark through all of my courses, and expand my understanding of many subjects in ways I had not forseen. I appreciate as well that DIS was not as rigorous as college back home (which is frequently stressful for me), but that it was still a rigorous program and I was still required to put effort into my courses.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

the cost of living for me was greatly aided by the food stipend, and I didn't do other shopping so I didn't spend money on things other than project supplies and dinners out with friends.

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• Host Family
• Apartment

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• Local Students
• Other

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• Americans

• The travels
• The provided compensation
• The credibility of the professors

• the functionality of the facilities
• planning student events
• making clear what services are provided by the program (phone service, etc.)

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