Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great Experience July 12, 2026

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/18/2026 to 05/14/2026 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My teachers were experts in their fields; it was a whole different style of teaching and learning. Very interactive and educational.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Rigor depends on the courses you choose but the core course will be the one that requires more work. Exams and essay assessments were fair

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Provides a meal stipend, but grocery shopping in CPH is pretty expensive so it lasted the first 2 months.

* 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

Decide which seasons you want to spend in CPH. The second semester was pretty cold up until the last weeks.

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? $50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget early, figure out what you need to sacrifice.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • The People
  • The Travel
  • Easy
* What could be improved?
  • Food Support
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Depending on which housing option you get, DIS provides alot of material so you don't have to bring too many things when you move in. You will leave with a lot of new things by the end!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!