3 Weeks is Not Nearly Long Enough, but I Wouldn't Trade it for the World Past Review

By (Biology, University of Tulsa) - abroad from 06/15/2015 to 07/04/2015 with

DIS Summer in Scandinavia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I definitely gained some independence! The program leaves you a lot of time on your own, and you really have to take charge of yourself and decide how you want to use your time. It was absolutely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Less than $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Denmark is an expensive country to visit, due to high taxation (the system seems to work well for people who live there, but not so much for us visitors!). Buy groceries. Cook often. Definitely go out and eat at the local places occasionally - just don't do it all the time!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • A beautiful city
  • Offers a diverse spread of courses
* What could be improved?
  • Admin communication with students regarding administrative problems
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Don't listen to anyone's fashion advice on the Facebook page. Pack whatever you want. Seriously, it doesn't matter.