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 expect, what she found impacted…
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…
“It was special to experience seemingly every side of Copenhagen, with the hotter-than-expected summers dwindling into the wind-chilling winter, and the days going from longer to shorter throughout the semester like a steady countdown of…
As a busy pre-med student passionate about global health, Harnoor (she/her, Georgetown University) didn’t have a “slow” mode before studying abroad. During her first weeks in Copenhagen, Harnoor tried to keep a busy calendar filled…
When he arrived in Stockholm last fall, Joey (he/him, Wake Forest University) was no stranger to Scandinavia. Joey spent his freshman year in Copenhagen through a special collaboration between DIS and Wake Forest University, and…
A few weeks into the semester, Student Blogger Chi found herself struggling to stay present amid all the excitement of studying abroad. To help herself, and you, she wrote a list of tips for how…
“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 to do something like this.“…
Coco (she/her), Vanderbilt University, spent her sophomore year with DIS, studying in Copenhagen during the fall semester and in Stockholm during the spring. Even after her full year Coco returned to Copenhagen for the summer…
Computer science is one of the fastest growing job sectors in the world and one of the most popular undergraduate majors in America, with more and more students graduating from computer science programs every year.…
Raelyn (she/her, American University) chose to live with homestay hosts for her semester in Stockholm for several reasons: to gain an intimate understanding of Swedish culture, build community among locals, and live with a family…
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…
Betsy (she/her), Vassar College, went out of her way to develop her academic and personal interests while studying abroad in Stockholm. Committed to venturing outside of her comfort zone and taking full advantage of her…
Rara (she/her), St. Olaf College, spent a full year in Copenhagen studying Urban Design and Sustainability. In her letter, Rara discusses the profound way study abroad developed her sense of self, connected her with a…
Julian (he/him), Middlebury College, spent the semester making the most of his time in Stockholm. He forged connections with locals, pursued life-long passions in new environments, and studied sustainable engineering in a city that is…
For Nala (she/her), Northwestern University, there was uncertainty in what being abroad with DIS Copenhagen would look like. She shares her reflections on how being in a Homestay grounded her, how her identities informed her…
Danika (sher/her), Cornell University, found a home away from home with her Homestay in the town of Espergærde, located north of Copenhagen. Even though she only lived with them for four months, the connection will…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
