Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Fantastic Experience - Fell in Love with Scandinavia August 02, 2023

By (Computer Science, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/14/2023 to 05/13/2023 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Studying abroad showed me how big the world truly can be. It provided so many new experiences and showed me previously unknown opportunities.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Travel
  • Courses
  • Social Life
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
  • Food Expenses
  • Field Studies
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? If you can, go in the fall so that the weather is not as brutal during your semester. If you are traveling in the spring, save your weekends at home in Copenhagen for the spring, and do any traveling you have planned (to potentially warmer climates) earlier in the semester. It is advised that you don't travel too much so that you get to know Copenhagen as a city, and I support that message, but the city is more fun in the spring, and that is when you will want to be out and about doing things and engaging locally.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.