Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Paradise Found: Self-Discovery in Copenhagen June 29, 2026

By (Economics, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/17/2026 to 05/14/2026 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a ton about myself, and especially about living on my own. I didn't have a roommate, so I had to go out and make friends all on my own, manage my own schedule each day with things like grocery shopping, and navigate international travel. It was an awesome experience overall!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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

I had such an amazing time! I met fabulous people, went on awesome trips, and had super interesting classes. Everything felt manageable and safe, despite being in a new country far from home.

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

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • Other
* 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?
  • The people/my friends
  • Copenhagen itself
  • Professors
* What could be improved?
  • Food stipend
  • Lockout fee
  • Pubbing LGBT+ clubs/events/spaces
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The food stipend lasted longer than I expected, but I definitely noticed a difference as soon as it was gone; my expenses increased a lot.

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.