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Oli’s ode to fall

Oli knew that spending his fall semester in Scandinavia would mean missing some of the classic hallmarks of fall at home.

“Yes, I would miss fall on campus, but what would I get instead? Watching the leaves and seasons change in a city with parks and green spaces, more bakeries than people, and a reputation built on the concept of coziness.”

See how Oli spent his fall in Scandinavia enjoying the transition from summer to autumn, exploring a new location, and finding new ways to celebrate holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving with friends.

Student Features


  • Finding a second home in Sweden

    Finding a second home in Sweden

    Originally from Ukraine, Sonya (she/her, Grinnell College) was already “studying abroad” in the US when she decided to attend DIS Stockholm in fall 2024. While she wasn’t sure what to…

  • Summer at DIS: Something for everyone

    Summer at DIS: Something for everyone

    Natalie (She/her, Vanderbilt University) wasn’t certain what she wanted to do with her summer in 2024. She considered research, jobs, internships, and more before realizing she wanted to try something…

  • Careers in Copenhagen: My internship experience through DIS

    Careers in Copenhagen: My internship experience through DIS

    “The experience felt more like a collaborative creative endeavor than a traditional internship. Running around the city with friends, styling them for shoots, and directing their poses created such an…

  • Lessons from Scandinavia

    Lessons from Scandinavia

    “Embrace change, explore new perspectives, and expand horizons.” I often say that I hate change. This summer, however, I realized that this is not entirely true — I just hate goodbyes.…

Diversity & Identity


  • Affinity groups at DIS Copenhagen

    Affinity groups at DIS Copenhagen

    Settling into a new country and cultural context is significant for everyone, but for marginalized identities, the unknowns can be even more daunting. At DIS, we encourage students to connect…

  • Battling with my Blackness in Stockholm

    Battling with my Blackness in Stockholm

    Summer Writer Janeen (she/her, John Jay College) spent a session at DIS Stockholm studying Human Trafficking in a Global Context. Born and raised in Jamaica, she shares her insights into…

  • Affinity groups at DIS Stockholm

    Affinity groups at DIS Stockholm

    Uprooting from home and moving to Scandinavia for several months is a significant milestone for everyone, especially for students who bear minority identities.  DIS is committed to supporting students through…

  • Being a student of color abroad: Blue

    Being a student of color abroad: Blue

    DIS Student Vlogger Blue (he/they, St. Olaf College) opens up about their experience as a student of color studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. They talk about their main struggles while…

Housing


Slow Travel & Sustainable Living


Study Abroad Tips


  • Caroline’s letter to the incoming study abroad student

    Caroline’s letter to the incoming study abroad student

    “You are about to embark on a life-changing journey, something I’m sure you’ve heard already. Here is some advice, a few observations, and an honest report of how the heck…

  • Packing list for your time abroad in Scandinavia

    Packing list for your time abroad in Scandinavia

    How much luggage should I bring? When preparing to study abroad with DIS in Stockholm or Copenhagen, we strongly recommend you bring only one large piece of luggage (within the…

  • First-time traveler tips

    First-time traveler tips

    Your first time traveling – whether it be domestically or internationally – can feel both exciting and overwhelming. To prepare yourself for your journey to Scandinavia, it is helpful to…

  • Affordable activities in Copenhagen with Kathrina

    Affordable activities in Copenhagen with Kathrina

    Kathrina (she/her), compiled a list of her favorite affordable activities while studying abroad with DIS in Copenhagen.  Before coming to Copenhagen, Kathrina did some research and knew that Copenhagen was…

Summer at DIS


  • Summer at DIS: Something for everyone

    Summer at DIS: Something for everyone

    Natalie (She/her, Vanderbilt University) wasn’t certain what she wanted to do with her summer in 2024. She considered research, jobs, internships, and more before realizing she wanted to try something…

  • Careers in Copenhagen: My internship experience through DIS

    Careers in Copenhagen: My internship experience through DIS

    “The experience felt more like a collaborative creative endeavor than a traditional internship. Running around the city with friends, styling them for shoots, and directing their poses created such an…

  • Lessons from Scandinavia

    Lessons from Scandinavia

    “Embrace change, explore new perspectives, and expand horizons.” I often say that I hate change. This summer, however, I realized that this is not entirely true — I just hate goodbyes.…

  • Saying hello to Copenhagen

    Saying hello to Copenhagen

    Summer Writer Natalie (she/her) recaps her first few weeks in Copenhagen, sharing first impressions. After three incredible weeks in Stockholm, I was nervous about coming to Copenhagen. Many of my…

Alumni


Student Blogger Digests


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