Danish and Other European Adventures Past Review
By A student (Neurobiology and Neurosciences., Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/16/2014 to 12/12/2014 with
DIS Summer in Scandinavia
Learned so much about different cultures and realized there was more to the world than just america. Definitely worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It really depends on what classes you take.. The science classes seemed to be more work than others. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had a difficult experience with my host family so was moved to a dorm a little bit outside the city. DIS was not that helpful in my transition, which made the process a bit difficult. |
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food stipend, nothing exciting |
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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? |
It was easily accessible and easy to use |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
Copenhagen is really expensice |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | make your own coffee |
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 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | I was at an English speaking program |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Housing has a huge impact on your study abroad experience, make sure you are happy with it. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Neurological Disorders and Diseases |
| Course Department: | Neuroscience |
| Instructor: | Mai, Christian, Morten |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | too challenging, poorly taught, grading was unclear and brutal |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | i dont think so |
