Throughout high school and college, Cynthia (she/her, Cornell University) only knew the “cookie-cutter model of success” she was taught growing up. Then, she came abroad. During an incredible fall semester in Copenhagen, Cynthia opened herself…
Choosing the perfect time to study abroad isn’t always easy, but for these students, fall in Scandinavia was the ideal choice. Every student has their own motivation — some are drawn by unique academic courses…
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…
“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…
