An incredible experience that will influence my future choices June 28, 2023
By Menucha K (Psychology, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/14/2023 to 05/13/2023 with
DIS Stockholm Semester
I learned to give myself what I need and that I enjoy spending time with myself
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I felt like it was a great balance of academics with ability to explore the surrounding areas. I was never too stressed but I felt engaged in my academics |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They did a great job and supported anything that was needed |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Exactly what was needed but it did not blow me away. Great location |
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Food was great but hard -- we were on our own for meals but given many options |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
N/A |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
DIS provides everything you need and I have never felt so supported by an institution |
Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 when I did not travel and closer to $400 when I did travel |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Find activities that you don't need to spend money on. They are just as fun |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None, did not even know how to say hi |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Talk to your other friends who are learning it in that language |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Nothing - it is important to go into abroad with no expectations |
Individual Course Reviews
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Swedish Pop Music: Songwriting |
| Course Department: | Music |
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| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | This course made my experience in Sweden. I was given the opportunity to explore my own musicality as well as learn from an incredible teacher. This course really changed the trajectory of my life and my individual choices. I could not be happier haven taken this course. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | N/a |
