DIS Copenhagen: Semester
- Location(s): Copenhagen, Denmark
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Research
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Copenhagen as your home. Europe as your classroom.Set in the iconic Scandinavian capital city, DIS Copenhagen offers a strong learning community where you will grow as a student, thinker, and global citizen. With courses rooted in experiential lea... read more
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Commuting in a foreign country! A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Yes totally worth while. A student - Providence College View Entire Review
This past semester at DIS was a truly life-changing experience for me. I learned a lot about myself and the world. DIS stresses the point that the best experiences will happen outside of your comfort some, and they could not have been more right. I was challenged in so many ways, but had the time of my life through it all. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to cook for myself. Actually learned a lot about Renewable and Sustainable Energy, which is really cool. Wouldn't say it was as worthwhile as it would have been if I had been in a foreign language program or in a completely different type of society. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learnt the cultures of the local people by spending time with them during buddy network events and visiting family time. It was a really valuable experience. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I saw so much of Europe and the number one thing I wanted to do when I was there was travel. It was definitely worthwhile and I'll never forget it! A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Everyone should study abroad if they can. By experiencing another culture you gain the tools and alternative perspective to re-evaluate your own culture. I feel like I could hold an intelligent conversation with your average Dane about Danish Politics and Society, in addition to the other subjects I studied. And the traveling pr... Carl O - Villanova University View Entire Review
Yes, very worthwhile! Denmark is different in a good way. It took awhile for this to sink in. DIS study experience is more a keystone realization of another, valid world of ideas, values and people. retiredog - University of North Carolina - Charlotte View Entire Review
Able to travel alone, meet new people, test myself in new situations, be mature and responsible. A student - Providence College View Entire Review
I gained a more well rounded / international perspective about the way people see the world. Also, I now better understand the cultures differences between the attitudes of Americans versus Danes. A student - Tulane University View Entire Review
Every moment was worth it. It is incredible to think of my time living in Copenhagen, experiencing the culture, meeting new people, and adapting to the European way of life. I gained travel experience, confidence, appreciation for the simple things, new friendships, a brighter outlook on the future and over all I think I reall... A student - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Yes SuzannahSchneider - Tulane University View Entire Review
Gained insight into myself, gained friends for life, and learned about other cultures more than even just Denmark. VERY WORTHWHILE! A student - Austin College View Entire Review
it was extremely worthwhile A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I took advantage of the Scandinavian-themed classes and loved it. It was the one semester I did not focus on science/engineering classes and I'm glad I branched out. Professors are amazing for the most part and very knowledgeable. umichdis - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor View Entire Review
It would do this program a hundred times again. During my stay in Copenhagen, I was able to travel with friends to Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Holland, Finland!, Portugal, and Belgium. I learned more about Europe, living in a welfare state, architecture, and making foreign friends for a lifetime than I could have ever... A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I'm definitely more independent and open to new experiences. It was definitely worthwhile! Holly G - Providence College View Entire Review
- Appreciation for how different we all are, and why, but how we are still so similar and can connect despite our differences (: - Aspects of the Danish lifestyle/mentality that make it so different from the US A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Ya. I never want to live in Copenhagen. It was ok. Eman W M - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Very worthwhile, I became more cultural and worldly and open to new experiences and ways of life. A student - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
This is a tough one to sum up, but here it goes. I learned a lot about myself and who I want to be as a grown responsible member of society. I also learned that America isn't the only cool place on Earth, and other people live very different lives but are still very happy. To me Denmark is the utopia I wish we could have here... A student - Villanova University View Entire Review
I learned that "the happiest people on earth" is a hilarious facade maintained by Denmark to ensure that their tourism industry thrives. I understand now why the Nordic countries have such a high suicide rate. A student - Providence College View Entire Review
I learned so much about a culture with which I had previously been extemely unfamiliar. I felt so immersed in the culture by the end of my study abroad experience. All of the traveling that you do as a part of your program gave me the knowledge and confidence to do independent travel after the program. Copenhagen is an incred... A student - University of Rochester View Entire Review
There's no way I could describe all the things I gained/learned from my experience in Copenhagen in this one tiny box. It was absolutely worthwhile and I would do it again in a heartbeat. A student - Tulane University View Entire Review
I learned a lot of about my own culture, Europe, and a lot about myself. I even fell in love! It was an amazing experience, and I wish I could've stayed longer! A student - Tulane University View Entire Review
About
With DIS Copenhagen, you can:
- Choose from over 300 courses across a wide variety of disciplines
- Take classes taught in English, and easily transfer credits toward your degree
- Apply your academics to the real world and use the city as your classroom
- Travel on a faculty-led Study Tour to another European destination
- Build your network and your résumé through practical, professional courses
- Enjoy step-by-step guidance from DIS, from your application and pre-departure prep to continuous support throughout your time abroad
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadResearch
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Environmental Studies
- Architecture and Related Services
- European Studies
- Scandinavian Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Danish Language and Literature
- Housing and Human Environments
- Human Development, Family Studies
- Literature
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Sustainability Studies
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Urban Studies
- Design and Applied Arts
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business
- International Business
- History
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Minimum GPA:
3.0Year Founded:
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DIS - Study Abroad Scholarships
This merit-based award honors a beloved former DIS faculty member, Jacob Buksti, who passed away in 2016. Jacob built a strong legacy in modern Danish politics and made a deep impact on the hundreds of DIS students he taught from 2003 to 2016. Jacob served the Danish Social Democratic Party as a parliamentarian, party spokesperson, and Minister of Transportation during an impressive political career, and he was deeply devoted to sharing his work and passion with U.S. students at DIS. He loved being a politician and, even more than the theories and policy study that fueled his coursework, was passionate about the living, breathing game of European domestic and international politics. We offer this scholarship of up to $10,000 each semester to a deserving DIS Copenhagen or DIS Stockholm student who exhibits: A major in political science, international relations, government, public policy, economics, or a related field Passion about pursuing a career in politics An understanding of the work it takes to be actively engaged to advance yourself and your mission, interest in European/EU politics, and awareness that effective politics has many avenues A high GPA, strong personal essay, and recommendation from a professor or academic advisor Note: summer awards are not offered for this scholarship at this time.
$10,000
DIS offers several scholarship opportunities. The combined maximum scholarship for any individual student is $5,000 per semester (unless granted the Jacob Buksti Memorial Scholarship or the Anders Uhrskov Leadership Scholarship). 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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