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 with others who share their…
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 living in a place more…
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 the highs and lows of…
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 studying abroad, and tips and…
Shiloh (she/they), Skidmore College, studied Gender, Equality, and Sexuality at DIS Stockholm. When looking into where to study abroad, Shiloh was determined to find a place where they would be accepted for who they were,…