Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An Experiential Learning Adventure with the Coolest People in the Coolest Place Past Review

By (advertising and studio art, The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 05/25/2015 to 07/04/2015 with

DIS Summer in Scandinavia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I genuinely feel like my whole view on the world and other people has been opened up. It was so amazing meeting people I would have never known otherwise, and getting to know how every person is cool and unique in their own way.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I absolutely loved the Danish emphasis on experiential learning. I was able to explore new ideas and discuss them openly with professors and classmates, which opened my mind tremendously.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Hvidovre Hospital Kollegium was great because the few of us who lived there got very close, and we were able to spend time with the Danes. However, I'm not sure that I would necessarily recommend it to someone looking to study abroad in Copenhagen because the lengthy commute partially took away from my ability to be in the city and explore.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt like I really got a feel for Danish culture and values!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I always felt completely safe.

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)

Copenhagen is very expensive. If you literally only ate groceries you bought from the store, you could survive off of $100 a week, but if you have to buy any food outside of that, it will add up.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the friends made
  • experiential learning
  • !!!!!!!!study tour!!!!!!!!
* What could be improved?
  • hvidovre hospital kollegium is too far for DIS students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Danish people dress cooler than I will ever be able to keep up with! Bring warm clothes and tons of layers, and you DEFINITELY don't need to bring wedges or heels to go out at night. Sneakers and booties all the way.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.