A Wholesome Semester in Stockholm Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The courses were interesting, but not very academically rigorous and I felt as though the lectures could have been condensed to allow for more time outside of the classroom.

On-site administration of your program

DIS was very helpful with visa information, housing accommodations, and recommendations for things to do while in Stockholm.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I grew close with my host family and they were as accommodating as possible. The main major downside was the long commute, which was at least an hour to/from school/the city.

In Stockholm, there are more options, but in my homestay (and 95% of homestays that my friends were in) fruit vegetables were limited and there was a large focus on red meat, white rice, candy, and chips.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Living with my homestay helped, but it was difficult to meet Swedes mya ge.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

DIS did all that they could to help me in my emergency health situation, but the waiting time in the emergency room was awful.

Stockholm couldn't be more safe.

I needed the change in academic pace and to be exposed to a new environment.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Stockholm is very expensive

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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• Americans

• Meeting friends
• Support structure
• Homestay

• Course rigor
• Integration with local students
• Shorter weeks to allow for more travel

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