DIS Copenhagen: Semester
- Location(s): Copenhagen, Denmark
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Research
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Study Abroad at DIS Copenhagen Ignite your love of learning, further your academic achievements, develop intercultural understanding, and acquire life skills essential for engaged citizenship. Discover Europe and meet the unexpected. Freedom of ... read more
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Europe is extremely different than the USA but similar. I really appreciated going to different countries and seeing their daily life. Luisanny Perez - Connecticut College View Entire Review
It was an amazing experience where you learn so much about other cultures. It A student - Southern Methodist University View Entire Review
It was an amazing and eye-opening experience that really allowed me to find out who I am and want to be. I made amazing friends (Americans and Danes) and in general had a great time exploring and getting to know Copenhagen. Sunita Christiansen - Cornell University View Entire Review
It definitely was worthwhile in that it taught me how to exist in a new place and be adaptable to change. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was definitely worthwhile. In the classroom, I learned a lot about economics of crime, economics of the environment and sustainable design. I really felt educated on and connected to Danish Culture. I was very lucky to have my particular housing set up (Socialt Kollegium), because I have made lifelong friends with the Danes o... A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I was taught how to be an adult. I was raised with others of very different backgrounds. It was the greatest experience I've ever had. A student - Wofford College View Entire Review
SO worthwhile. Learned how to be a better traveler and international thinker. A student - University of Wisconsin - Madison View Entire Review
Resilience A student - Franklin & Marshall College View Entire Review
Very worthwhile, learned loads about myself and my ideas. Andrew Moreau - Bates College View Entire Review
I learned to live on my own in a foreign country. Going to a program not knowing anyone and traveling Europe alone taught me a lot about myself. Lydia - Barnard College View Entire Review
Traveling and studying abroad is what you make of it. If you want to meet locals you can. If you make no effort to, though, you won't! A student - Bradley University View Entire Review
I learned that Danes are not friendly, close minded, conservative with respect to people of other races, and overly concerned with immigrants, particularly Muslim immigrants. It was worthwhile in that it opened my eyes to racism and Islamaphobia. Christopher Wallace - Hamilton College View Entire Review
My core course was Positive Psychology and study that in Copenhagen gave me a new perspective on everything. I realize how vast the world is and how valuable making precious memories are. Being abroad taught me to be mindful, grateful, and aware of my surroundings, which is something that I have brought back home with me. When p... Janice Yiu - University of Redlands View Entire Review
A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
I gained international knowledge and a taste of a new culture. A student - Spelman College View Entire Review
A new outlook at people, politics, the world, and life. You do come back a different person if you takes the opportunities given to you. Anthony Sanchez - Trinity University View Entire Review
I learned about being an outsider in a foreign country and the value of listening. I also learned a lot about myself through pushing outside my comfort zone. A student - Scripps College View Entire Review
Very worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself, what I enjoy doing, what is important to me, what I value in people, how America is perceived by Europeans, and how America is different from Europe. A student - Cornell University View Entire Review
Biggest gain from abroad experience: I learned not to stress out when unexpected things happen. A student - St. Catherine University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about various forms of renewable energy, waste management, sustainable development, and what it means to live in a welfare state (it's awesome!). I learned that I am able to navigate places on my own (without data!) where I don't speak the language or know my way around, but I prefer to do so with others who have... meggoCopenhagen - Olin College View Entire Review
I learned how to live independently. I learned a lot about socialism and living in a different culture. I learned in my classes and I gained some great new friends. It was worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
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It was worthwhile, I learned a lot about myself and my comfort zone. A student - Muhlenberg College View Entire Review
I gained perspective about how americans are viewed by from other countries. I also gained a lot of knowledge about the workings of the EU and the refugee crisis that is going on. I also learned so much from the classes I took and the friends I made. I learned how I portray myself and how that can be taken in different ways base... Molly McMahon - University of Wisconsin - Madison View Entire Review
Living on my own and navigating my way around a city, I definitely became more independent and felt more "grown up" by the time I returned to the US. I also discovered a passion for architecture and design -- something the Danes do very well -- and plan to pursue a career in that. Sarah Koenig - Wellesley College View Entire Review
About
Study Abroad at DIS Copenhagen
Ignite your love of learning, further your academic achievements, develop
intercultural understanding, and acquire life skills essential for engaged citizenship. Discover Europe and meet the unexpected.
Freedom of Choice
Pursue your academic and personal goals abroad. Build your semester by choosing a core course from 24 academic programs, and select from over 250 upper-level elective courses. Your freedom of choice extends to your housing, where you apply to living arrangements that best fit you.
Academic Excellence
Academics at DIS are intellectually stimulating, with courses designed to further your knowledge within your chosen field and inspire intercultural awareness. Challenge yourself to examine issues from different perspectives, raise questions, and debate complex topics through analysis, research, and reflection. Many courses focus on contemporary burning issues; terrorism, migration, economic turmoil, climate change, human rights, and other current topics inspire discussions in the classroom.
Experiential Learning
Theory-based courses with a focus on practice through hands-on learning experiences include field studies, guest lectures, flipped classrooms, practicums, real-life case studies, student research labs, simulation exercises, skill-building workshops, studios, projects with professional critiques, presentations, and showcases. In addition,
you have the opportunity to pursue independent research based
on your passion.
Europe as Your Classroom
During the semester, you travel with your core course on two course-integrated, faculty-led study tours. These connect you with professionals in the field, as well as locals, who add new cultural perspectives to your understanding of course topics. Core Course Week consists of a study tour in Denmark or a neighboring country, combined with a two-day seminar in Copenhagen. Your core course then travels on a Week-Long Study Tour to a relevant European destination.
Faculty Who Teach What They Do
DIS faculty bring real-life expertise from their field into the classroom. Most work as professionals in the areas they teach, giving you access to resources and networks in Copenhagen and on study tour – such as researchers, health professionals, communication consultants, European politicians, innovative business leaders, cutting-edge architects and designers, entrepreneurs, ground-breaking activists, fascinating historians… and the list goes on!
Supportive Environment
DIS offers academic and student support resources that focus on you as an individual, giving you a foundation upon which to grow during your time abroad. Throughout the semester, online writing help, academic databases, and academic counselling are available to you. Outside of your academics, the DIS Care Team supports your personal well-being by providing student services to help you develop strategies to make the most of your semester.
Cultural Engagement Options
Whether you live in a Homestay, take a Danish Language and Culture course, volunteer at Studenterhuset (Copenhagen’s student union), play on a local sports team, or meet your Visiting Hosts for a Danish smørrebrød lunch; your learning will take place beyond the classroom. Our goal is to help you depart from your semester having built a network and friendships.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadResearch
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Political Science and Government
- Philosophy
- Literature
- History
- Danish Language and Literature
- Scandinavian Studies
- Design and Applied Arts
- Urban Studies
- Sociology
- Sustainability Studies
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Human Development, Family Studies
- Housing and Human Environments
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Architecture
- Environmental Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Psychology
- International Business
- European Studies
- Communication and Media Studies
Minimum GPA:
3.0Year Founded:
1959Website
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DIS - Study Abroad Scholarships
DIS offers several scholarship opportunities. The combined maximum scholarship for any individual student is $5,000 per semester . DIS Scholarship Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need (funding up to $5,000 per semester; $250-500 for summer sessions 1, 2, or 3; or up to $1,000 for summer session 4) Diversity Scholarship Awarded to support students from populations that are underrepresented in study abroad including those from diverse ethnic, racial, cultural, sexual orientation, and educational backgrounds including first-generation college students (funding up to $5,000 per semester and up to $250 to $1,000 per summer depending on course/program selection)
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Anders Uhrskov was the Director of DIS for 27 years and was dedicated to developing global leaders of tomorrow through education abroad. The Anders Uhrskov Leadership Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship established to award students who have demonstrated leadership on their college campuses at home and who are dedicated to enhancing and building upon their global leadership and critical thinking skills while spending a semester or summer abroad with DIS. Up to $10,000 will be awarded to one semester student and up to $5,000 to one summer student studying for six weeks or more.
$10,000
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