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Kevin L
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I felt that it was important to learn Danish in order to get the full feel of the Danish culture and social life.
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Kevin L
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Choose courses you'll have a strong intrest in. The courses are difficult, if you are the type of student that becomes easily distracted and uniterested you won't do well.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Kevin L
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
It was easier to spend more money on travel and nightlife because it was more readily available to take advantage of than at home.
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Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
There was a charge by my home bank for using foreign ATMs and I lost some money in the charges and from the conversion rates.
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Kevin L
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
No, DIS did an excellent job of preparing their students of the things to expect upon arrival prior to leaving for Denmark.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I would recommend that everyone take advantage of what DIS has to offer
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
DIS has a three week travel break for each semester... take advantage of it!
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Kevin L
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I enjoyed the experiences and knowledge I gained from my host family. I lived with them for 5 months and became extremely close to each of them.
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Personal comments
The housing program at DIS affiliated with Copenhagen University was extremely dedicated the students studying abroad. There were several different options available including living with a host family, in a kolligieum, with a Danish student, or on your own in an apartment.
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Kevin L
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There are too many to name within greater Copenhagen. There are tons of stores and cafes along Stroget, the largest walking street in Europe. Of course the best finds are on the streets just off this area. Christmas time is the best time throughout the city especially around Nyhavn, Radhuspladsen and Kongens Nytov which is beautifully decorated.
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