Office of Study Abroad

Student Life

Orientation

Prior to the start of the program, the Office of Study Abroad will run a pre-departure meeting to help prepare students for their time abroad. Students will also receive a number of different pre-departure materials addressing the following topics:

• Academic overview
• Cost of attendance
• Money matters in Denmark
• Credit transfer
• Packing preparations
• Passport and visa
• Arrival information
• Health, safety and risk management

Students will also be required to submit a number of forms prior to departure.

In Copenhagen, an orientation program will help students adjust to their new environment and familiarize themselves with the various support services available for their use.

Housing and Meals

You will be placed in DIS Copenhagen housing that includes a furnished room, shared kitchen and common bathrooms. Your housing will be within the city of Copenhagen and within walking distance or via public transportation. All student housing is equipped with WiFi.

Students are responsible for grocery shopping and cooking for themselves, a great way to save money and experience local cuisine while building community within your cohort by cooking meals together. 

Diversity, Access, and Inclusion

Studying abroad can be an opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and explore new horizons. The Brandeis Office of Study Abroad supports students in reflecting on their own personal identities in preparing for a study abroad experience that will be meaningful and in which they will be supported both in and out of the classroom. Study abroad program staff and past participants have prepared a list of resources related to personal, religious, cultural, and other backgrounds and identities which may be helpful to students considering Brandeis in Copenhagen. On this Brandeis-Run Program, program staff and faculty strive to ensure that students have access to the resources they need before, during, and after your time on the program to give you the opportunity to learn and grow in a comfortable and supportive environment.

For more resources related to culture and identity, please click here and reach out to your advisor or a Study Abroad Ambassador if you would like to discuss anything further.

Library Access

DIS Copenhagen maintains a study area with thousands of resources, a cinema, and space for group and individual work. All DIS buildings are equipped with WiFi.

Field Trips and Cultural Events

Copenhagen comes alive in the summer. The city streets and parks buzz with festivals, seasonal markets, cultural events and outdoor music performances. With 18 hours of daylight, the days are long and filled with things to do. Cultural events for the students on this program will be coordinated between the Office of Study Abroad and DIS Copenhagen.

Students will also have the opportunity to join a number of academic field trips and site visits that complement their in-classroom studies. In addition to academic site visits to local businesses and institutions, all students will participate in a four-night, five-day academic excursion to Stockholm, Sweden, where cultural and academic visits will directly relate to the academic components of their core course. A day trip within Denmark will also provide students with the opportunity to experience Danish culture along the Danish countryside.

 

Independent Travel

It is understandable that students will want to explore other parts of Denmark and Europe. Students are required to attend classes throughout the week and are expected to schedule their independent travel for the weekends and holidays. In addition, Brandeis requires that all students leave a basic copy of their itinerary with a staff member so that students can be quickly contacted in case of an emergency.