Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Fulfilling & unforgettable June 05, 2022

By (Media Arts and Sciences, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/15/2022 to 05/14/2022 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was able to see and experience a lot of different things that I otherwise would not have back at my home university. I was able to make new friends that I still keep in touch with after the program has ended. It was definitely a worthwhile experience.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 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?

* 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

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)

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Making new friends
  • Traveling to other countries
  • Graphic design core course
* What could be improved?
  • Housing quality
  • Intensity of classes
  • Budgeting tips
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew that traveling is very accessible and popular among European countries. I would have budgeted my finances better / scheduled my classes at more convenient times if I knew this beforehand.