A Very Hygge Semester August 19, 2024

By (Environmental Studies, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/13/2024 to 05/10/2024 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was my first time visiting Europe, so in that sense I learned a lot about what living in Europe is like and how that differs from the US. I was also able to gain a lot of new perspectives on topics I was studying being in a new place that helped broaden my own ideas quite significantly.

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

DIS made it so easy to transition to living in Copenhagen and there were so many resources and opportunities to take advantage of. I felt very well cared for and very privileged. Plus, the location was just amazing and I am so grateful that I got to spend the semester in Copenhagen.

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? $4.50/week on phone plan, $20-40/week on groceries, $15-25/week on transportation
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try to cook for yourself as much as possible rather than eat out and you can easily make your stipend stretch the whole semester. Do your best to practice no-spend days. Get a bike! It is so useful in Copenhagen and you don't spend as much on public transportation.

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?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Location
  • Living situation + people
  • Experiencing a new place and culture
* What could be improved?
  • More integration with Danish locals
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more of what to expect on my study tours (i.e. provided a suggested packing list in advance) so that I would be better prepared for the different conditions we would be facing.