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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I learned not only how to live on my own, but how to integrate into a new culture and immerse myself in trying new things. I also gained a lot of valuable knowledge from my studies. Amie T - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was absolutely worthwhile Quinn P - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Independence and much more confidence as a person. It was definitely worthwhile A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I do think it was worthwhile- I've become a more independent person and had a lot of cultural exposure, which is great. Despite the challenges, I'm definitely glad I went abroad this fall. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was worthwile -- I gained a lot of independence A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
i learned the importance of language and cultural nuances and how to live in a new place instead of just "visit". A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained a sense of independence. It was worthwhile, although I think I have a somewhat pessimistic outlook on it. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about different cultures and about how to navigate travel and live in a city. It was definitely worthwhile A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was super worthwhile. Learning about other cultures was cool and traveling was super fun. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to live by myself, how to cook for myself, how to use public transportation. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Being independent was great for improving my own self-confidence. This was something I wanted out of the experience. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I loved being able to fully immerse myself in the Danish culture while living in Copenhagen. While I did take advantage of traveling on the weekends, I also got to know the city very well. It was definitely worthwhile! A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I would say I thought it was a worthwhile experience. I learned a lot about Scandinavian culture and met some wonderful people. Spencer K - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to live completely on my own and stand on my own two feet. I discovered that I love travel, how to live life slowly and take time for the things that I enjoy. It was a huge confidence boost to build a life completely from scratch and thrive in that new environment on my own. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to live independently abroad and visited a ton of Europe, so that was great! A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to acclimate to a larger city and make new friends and new connections. It was absolutely worthwhile, and it was a great experience abroad. Claudia M - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Independence, decision making, emotional intelligence. So worth it! A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Yes. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
yes It was worthwhile. I embraced my European heritage shark - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned so much both academically and personally. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about travelling via public transportation alone because my apartment was far away from my friends and from my classes. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to be a more independent person. John M - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Extremely worthwhile -- tons of life lessons were learned like how to get to school on public transport, how to make friends in an unfamiliar apartment or area, how to collaborate and live with people you don't know or get along particularly well with. William M - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I was able to developed a better perspective of how other countries percieve the US. It also allowed me to better understand the differences between one country and another. I also developed a higher level of independence. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I got to experience so many different cultures and learn about each one, alongside going to visit so many interesting field studies and course trips. A student - Brandeis 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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