Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

We need to go back to Denmark ASAP October 23, 2026

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/19/2026 to 05/20/2026 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to let go a little and have more fun. I experienced so many new things and ways of life. It was absolutely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes are not as intense as the ones from my home institution, but it never felt like I was not learning or wasting time. There was still new content, and the instructors really valued hands-on learning, especially with the incorporation of field studies.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The admin was so helpful and there was information for pretty much any scenario you could imagine. I lost my grocery card once and there was a whole webpage on how to get a new one.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I absolutely loved my housing. I had a bathroom, kitchenette, dining table, and everything I needed was provided. It took off so much stress of having to find things like bedding or cleaning supplies. My kollegium was also really big, and only a 20-minute walk from DIS.

* Food:

It was new coming to Denmark and having to cook for myself 24/7. The grocery card was great to have. I had $600 for the whole semester and finished it a week before I had to go home, so it lasted a good amount of time. However, I will say that the Danish grocery stores are quite small and you have to shop at multiple to get all the supplies you need.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I didn't get to talk to that many Danes, but the ones I did meet were lovely people! I wish I had gone to find more opportunities to meet more people that were Danish. I do feel I got to learn a lot about the culture from the Danish faculty, field studies, and courses.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had a health card, but I never ended up going to the doctor luckily. I know people did and said it was easy to do so. DIS also has a lot of information related to medical assistance. I did not need any vaccines for this program.

* Safety:

Copenhagen is an incredibly safe city in my opinion. I always felt safe walking at night with my friends and in my housing. Danes are also quite friendly in my opinion. I felt especially safe always on the public transport.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I absolutely loved living in Denmark and all the people I got to meet.

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)

I think I would have been able to live very well, but I was quite reckless with spending. If I really tried, I could have spent max $100 a week, but I probably spent much more than that.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I would advise future students to not spend so much on food and to try to only deposit a certain amount into your checkings from your savings account. I had pretty much all my money just in my checkings, so it felt like I had unlimited money when I really didn't.

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?

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

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  • 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 country
  • The students in the program
  • The curriculum
* What could be improved?
  • More connections with locals
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known more places that I should go visit in Denmark.

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.