| Major(s) | Science Management |
| Hobbies | Dancing, Traveling & Drinking Iced Coffee |
| Hometown | Los Altos, California |
| Program/Study Site | DIS Copenhagen |
Why study abroad?
Studying abroad provides an opportunity to gain new perspectives and learn more about the world!
Why did you choose Denmark?
I chose DIS Copenhagen as I was looking for English-speaking programs where I had the opportunity to further my science education as well as complete my GE Requirements. Also, the program is set up in a way that truly enriched my education – DIS Copenhagen doesn’t have class on Wednesdays to allow each class to go on field trips that encourage students to connect the class’s curriculum to the city of Copenhagen/the country of Denmark. The program also offers the ability to go on two extended trips – my medical biotechnology and drug development class took us to Scotland for a week to learn more about drug discovery in the United Kingdom!
What courses did you enroll in while abroad?
- Medical Biotechnology and Drug Development
- Health Economics and Health Policy in Europe
- Women and Leadership
- Environmental Philosophy
- Danish Language and Culture
What was your living situation?
I lived in a Residential Community, which means I lived with eight other American students. We cooked and ate weekly dinners together, where all ingredients were provided by DIS. I lived about 20 minutes from campus by public transportation.
What did you do for fun?
I loved wandering around the city, trying new foods and finding beautiful spots outside of the typical tourist spots. I also had the opportunity to travel around Europe on the weekends, which was actually super affordable.
Highlights of the program:
Traveling to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Western Denmark with my core class to visit universities and biotechnology companies with my core class, as well as weekly field trips to various parts of the city (my picture is from the ARoS Aarhus Museum of Art that I visited with one of my classes!). I also had a “Visiting Host Family”, since I lived with Americans. I had dinner, went to concerts, celebrated Christmas, and played the Danish version of bocce with my visiting host family!
The most challenging aspects of your experience:
Acclimating to a new culture & weather/climate that was completely different than California sunshine.
Final comments or suggestions for future participants:
Travel, explore & make new friends! Even if you end up going abroad with close friends, make an effort to get to know new people. You don’t need to pack your entire closet or bring every single thing you could possibly ever need – by the end, you’ll find that you’ve accumulated all kinds of goodies that you’ll have to figure out how to fit into your suitcases to fly home.
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