With classrooms located in the medieval heart of the city and plenty of opportunity to explore and get involved, every student has a different and individual experience. Meet former DIS students and get a glimpse of academics, local Field Studies, cozy cafés, and culture in a city that meets the sweet spot between a relaxed, village-like atmosphere and a vibrant big city vibe.
Zoë, Carleton College
Always on the hunt for plant-based cafes and bakeries, Zoë documents her favorite vegan eats in Copenhagen and beyond. On her blog, Zoë also shares her experiences of exploring Copenhagen, living in a Kollegium with Danish flatmates, and taking classes with DIS.
Jeffrey, Vanderbilt University
Join Jeffrey for some Homestay coziness, experiential academics, the charming Tivoli Gardens, and breathtaking views during Study Tour.
Learn more about Jeffrey on his blog
What attracted me to Copenhagen was its emphasis on sustainability, the Danish universal healthcare system, and Denmark’s stat as the happiest country in the world.
Jeffrey, Vanderbilt University
Astrid, Carleton College
Astrid shares her experiences from studying abroad during a unique time for the world, how to cope with uncertainty, and how to learn from it.
Meet Astrid and read her letter on the DIS blog
I can guarantee that you won’t regret studying abroad in Scandinavia—there’s so much to learn and experience. Some days may be tough, but with an open heart and mind anything is possible.
Astrid, Carleton College
Shelby, Barnard College
Shelby lived in a Living & Learning Community and studied in the Psychology Program. After class, they enjoyed getting to know Copenhagen and its neighborhoods, as well as documenting life abroad through their blog.
Read Shelby’s letter to future students on the DIS blog
Get to know Shelby through their blog
This will be your semester to figure something out, to be open to what is new, to grow.
Shelby, Barnard College
Gabrielle, Spelman College
Experience Copenhagen through the eyes of Gabrielle. On her blog, Gabrielle documents life in a Homestay, traveling with and outside of DIS, and all the ins and outs of getting to know a new city and culture.
Read Gabrielle’s letter to future students on the DIS blog
Learn more about Gabrielle on her blog
I had absolutely no prior knowledge or intent for coming to Denmark. Now, I can’t believe how much this hidden gem of a country means to me.
Gabrielle, Spelman College
Kiki, Carleton College
What better way to explore Denmark than with your Homestay? Kiki shared many special moments with her Homestay, including her host grandmother, in and around the picturesque city of Roskilde.
Follow Kiki’s fall 2020 semester on her blog
Tara, Iowa State University
Tara shares the story of her semester on her vlog, including her daily life, courses and Study Tours, cultural experiences, and more. As a fashion design major at her home university, Tara’s vlog also features observations and reflections on Scandinavian fashion.
Suzi, Eastern University
For Suzi, studying abroad for a semester meant gaining more confidence in accomplishing things independently. One of Suzi’s favorite Copenhagen activities was walking through the city alone, taking in the colorful buildings, the canals, the rush of the bikers, and the slow-busy pace of everyday life.
I’ve always been a person who hates taking risks and shies away from the unknown, but when you live abroad and travel a lot, there are a lot of worries that you have to overcome. I’ve been able to prove to myself that I can overcome the unexpected and I hope to enter into other chapters of my life with less fear.
Suzi, Eastern University
Julia, Elon University
Follow Julia from her Homestay in the suburbs, to her DIS courses, lunch with a friend at the markets, and to her volunteer job at a student-run café in the city center.
Thomas, Vanderbilt University
For Thomas, living in a Homestay was an important part of studying abroad. Learn more about his experience of joining a family of five plus one diva of a Bernese Mountain Dog.
Meet Thomas and read his interview on the DIS blog
More Copenhagen Stories
Advice for future students, favorite aspects of the culture, and more; hear it straight from our Student Bloggers in Copenhagen.
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