Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

DIS Study Abroad Stockholm January 05, 2023

By (Psychology, Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/20/2023 to 12/13/2023 with

DIS Stockholm Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Overall it was a great experience. I was able to get an understanding of Swedish and Nordic culture and explore other parts of Europe during travelling breaks as well.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

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

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • I was able to take classes that my home institution doesn't offer.
  • Stockholm is a great place to live
* What could be improved?
  • The classes were not as academically challenging as I expected.
  • I didn't have many chances to interact with locals.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing in particular.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

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Affective Neuroscience
Course Department: Neuroscience
Instructor: Elodie Cauvet
Instruction Language: English
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Affective Neuroscience Lab
Course Department: Neuroscience
Instructor: Elodie Cauvet, Joshua Juvrud
Instruction Language: English
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Data Visualization
Course Department:
Instructor: Angie Dag Morozov
Instruction Language: English
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Research Assistant: Social Cognition in Adults
Course Department:
Instructor: Joshua Juvrud
Instruction Language: English
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Swedish Language and Culture
Course Department: Swedish
Instructor: Staffan Bengtsson
Instruction Language: English
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