Research Assistantship in Copenhagen August 31, 2026

By (Mathematics, Statistics, Brandeis University) - abroad from 05/26/2026 to 07/10/2026 with

DIS Summer in Scandinavia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Research experience

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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?

Lived in Oliebladsgale in a single. Communal spaces were kept clean and had basically everything you would need. Local students living on my floor were super helpful and accommodating.

* Food:

Eating out is pretty pricy, but the food is good. Groceries are pretty cheap, so it's relatively easy to not spend too much.

* 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? ~$80
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Get used to cooking, go to Jojo's for cheap cocktails

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?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Copenhagen metro
  • Intro to Denmark course for research assistants
  • Housing
* What could be improved?
  • My research project didn't have any dedicated work space
  • Student hub was pretty small/not a great workspace
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Get comfortable using bike share apps if you aren't going to rent a bike long term, having access to a bike is super convenient.

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!