Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best program ever September 01, 2026

By (Economics, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/19/2026 to 05/14/2026 with

DIS Summer in Scandinavia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Personally, I had an economics course for my core course for the program, so I gained a lot of economics insights from an EU perspective, which is really new to me. I also gained many cherishable memories with my classmates and friends (and professor) during the study tours. I am really grateful that I was in this program.

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.

Very good student support, very nice living conditions, excellent courses and professors. The best program forever!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in one of the Kollegiums and had my own bathroom and kitchen. It was awesome and I have easy access to grocery stores and supermarkets.

* 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

The DIS program allows you to fully immerse into the Danish style of living, and it also provides you opportunities to visit other European countries. It was an excellent experience to be in Denmark.

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)

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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  • N/A
* 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?
  • Copenhagen
  • study tours
  • classmates and professors
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Get some vitamin D because the day is very short during winter in Copenhagen

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!