How DIS provides support
The Care Team
Given the transitions and adjustments you go through while studying abroad, our onsite Care Teams in Stockholm and Copenhagen is here to support you and can help you find resources you need.
Once you’re here, you can make appointments with the Care Team in the Navigate app.
Accommodations
Students who receive religious and/or disability accommodations on their home campus can often receive similar accommodations at DIS.
Bias education and information
DIS takes bias incidents and discrimination very seriously, so we developed a tool for you to inform us about bias-related incidents involving you or another DIS student, whether at DIS or in the public.
Scholarships
DIS offers need-based, diversity, and merit scholarships, and we encourage students of all backgrounds and identities to apply.
Affinity Groups at DIS
For semester students, we have affinity groups where you can gather, share stories, and connect with other students. These spaces are a forum to discuss personal experiences of being an underrepresented student, as well as wider social issues related to diversity and identity in Scandinavia.
Led by DIS staff members who are well acquainted with Stockholm and Copenhagen, students gain access to a network of locals who share places, organizations, and community centers that might interest them.

Diverse student perspectives in Scandinavia
Reflections on identity and expression in Stockholm
Shiloh was determined to find a place where they would be accepted in their study abroad journey. Hear their reflections on identity in Sweden.
What is it like being a Black student in Copenhagen?
We sat down with Nala, Keiddrick, and Kayara to discuss their experiences at DIS Copenhagen and hear their candid thoughts on living in Denmark.

Finding queer spaces
Diego (Northwestern University) discusses the progressive norms surrounding gender and sexuality in Sweden.

Exploring spirituality overseas
Cal (Bradley University) reflects on his journey exploring his Jewish heritage while living in Copenhagen.

Being LGBTQ in Scandinavia
Tubbs (Iowa State University) writes about living in Stockholm and Copenhagen as queer and non-binary.

Practicing faith abroad
Isabel (Southern Methodist University) shares her experience finding a church in Stockholm and practicing her faith abroad.

Triple the culture
As a student from Signapore, Aaron (Cornell University) describes what it’s like as a non-American at DIS.

Black in Stockholm
Janeen (John Jay College of Criminal Justice) writes about experiencing a cultural context different from her own.

A letter to students of color
Breanna (Wellesley College) shares insights and advice for future students of color in Scandinavia.

Study abroad on a budget
Former students offer advice on how to study abroad while mindful of expenses.