Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Super fun! June 23, 2022

By (Economics, Middlebury 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?
Definitely worthwhile. I learned how to branch out of my comfort zone and integrate into a new community.

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.

Less homework than Middlebury. More hours in the classroom but overall the classes were easier 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?

* 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)

Denmark is a very expensive country. You get a grocery stipend but it does not last the whole semester

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $300
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook as much as you can. Food is expensive.

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? None
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • People
  • Culture
  • Travel
* What could be improved?
  • Lived far from classes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It's okay to be uncomfortable. Everyone is in the same boat and is looking to meet new people, so get to know as many people as possible.

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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Globalization and European Economies
Course Department: Economics
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Instruction Language: English
Comments: This was my most challenging course and had the most work. Definitely learned a lot though and the class was super fun.
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Danish Language & Culture 101
Course Department: Danish
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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Ethics and Scientific Legacy of Nazi Medical Crimes
Course Department:
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Super cool and chill class
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Glued to the Screen: TV shows norms & culture
Course Department: Film and Media
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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Health Economics & Health Policy
Course Department: Economics
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Interesting class. Pretty challenging. Grades are basically just the take home mid terms and finals, but they were hard.
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