“I found that it’s totally possible to have a rich, meaningful experience without spending a ton of money. For me, that began as soon as I gave myself permission to slow down.“ For Cadence, coming…
“I never thought I’d ever travel to Kosovo, not only because I didn’t really know where it was, but also because I never thought of it as significant in global politics. But through my Session…
“My class challenged me to think more expansively about how I perceive justice. In both Sweden and Iceland, it offered me the chance to view justice through a completely new philosophical lens, one that often…
“What I loved most about Study Tour was the mix of startup insights and cultural experiences. This wasn’t just the same class in a new country; it was a real-world look at innovation, the challenges…
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 different by coming abroad. Now,…
“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 exciting work environment for us.”…
“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. My last week in 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 friends were not joining me…
Summer Writer Lauren (she/her) recaps her first week in Stockholm, sharing first impressions, highlights, and restaurant recommendations. Read Lauren’s start to summer in Stockholm. Hi everyone! My name is Lauren and I am here at…
Tubbs (they/them), Iowa State University, joined DIS for all three summer sessions in 2023. They mixed-and-matched locations to that they could take courses in both Stockholm and Copenhagen, gaining credits for their major and minor…
Sometimes you need to take a leap of faith to reach your full potential. Kameo, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, studied abroad at DIS Stockholm in the summer of 2022. Read her reflections on breaking…
Feaven, University of Michigan, spent her summer between Stockholm and Copenhagen, participating in Summer Sessions 1, 2, and 3 with DIS. She shares her reflections on an unforgettable summer and her advice to future students.…
Kyle (he/him), Wake Forest University, came to DIS Stockholm to spend his summer furthering his academic passions, participating in a biomedical lab, and living in a country that he’s loved for years. Read his reflections…
Summer Writer Simran details her first days in Copenhagen for the summer, what she’s seen so far, and what she hopes to do with her summer in Scandinavia After all this time, I’m finally somewhere…
Orla Haughey, Marist College, spent her summer at DIS Stockholm in 2021. While exploring the city, she discovered the the best places for gluten-free snacks. With a passion for coffee, Orla made it her mission…
