Denmark: Copenhagen Semester

Program Overview

Copenhagen is a little bit off the beaten track, which is exactly why it is so interesting. A cosmopolitan capital and university center of 1.5 million people, Copenhagen is a safe and hospitable city that combines medieval charm with modern lifestyles and easy access to the rest of continental Europe. The CSI sponsored program is through the Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS), an internationally renowned study abroad organization affiliated with the University of Copenhagen. The DIS program is located at the very center of medieval Copenhagen, in a beautifully restored building from 1789, which includes a library, student lounges, computer labs, student advising and information services, architecture studios, and a few new classrooms. The program is challenging but manageable; courses are taught in English by Danish faculty, on a level comparable to selective universities.

Academic Profile

Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) in Copenhagen

Course Offerings

Courses at DIS are taught in English by Danish professors. DIS offers intellectually challenging academic programs in Architecture and Design, European Culture and History, European Politics and Society, International Business and Economics, Child Development, Psychology and Communication and Mass Media, Migration and Identity, and Medical Practice and Policy. Students take required core courses (if any) in their academic program and participate in program-related study tours. Beyond these requirements students are free to select any combination of courses across the various programs. Students take five 3-credit courses per semester for a total of 15 semester hours of credit.

Activities and Opportunities

Student Life

Program participants may choose among five different types of housing: host family, Kollegium, share DIS house, Danish roommate and Folkehojskole. The Folkehojskole includes a dinner meal plan, and in the other three options meals are provided to students who live with a Danish family, students prepare their own meals. The different housing options entail various degrees of cross-cultural immersion. Students participate in course-integrated field studies and may conduct an optional comparative field project or go on optional adventure trips organized by DIS.

Alumni Feedback

“The PCD program gives you the rare opportunity to see how the children of Denmark truly live.”
- Sandy Cohen, Brooklyn College, Psychology & Child Development

”An amazing experience beyond all expectations!”
- Edward Aminov, Baruch College, International Business & Economics

”I will never look at furniture the same way now that I have had first hand experience with Danish design. Quality workmanship, an emphasis on function, and attention to good aesthetics are all characteristics of Danish design that I acquired in the DIS Program. Where else but Denmark can you experience a fantastic city, most of it on foot, touch (and sit in!) the fabulous furniture pieces from the master designers of both past and present, AND learn how to weld?”
- Katherine Weispfenning, St Cloud State University, Furniture Design in Scandinavia

“Spending a short 6 weeks in Copenhagen with the Nursing in Scandinavia program has given me a more global perspective on nursing. We were incorporated into a culture embodying different views and opinions than our own in an atmosphere where all parties involved were able to learn and grow from the differences. This experience abroad has given me a strong curiosity to learn and grow with more cultures. My eyes have been opened to a whole new world of opportunities. “
- Amanda Hill, Northern Michigan University, Nursing in Scandinavia

Copenhagen Semester Program Details

Duration

Fall: August 23 - December 18, 2008
Spring: January 15 - May 17, 2009

Application Deadline(s)

Fall: April 1
Spring: October 1

Eligibility Requirements

Juniors and Seniors with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; transcript; two letters of recommendation; statement of purpose; minimum age of 18, students must be enrolled at a CCIS member institution.

Costs

Fall 2008 $11,830
Spring 2009 $20,380

Costs Included

Instructional costs abroad, textbooks and photocopies, field study events, study tours, personal e-mail account and internet access, compensation for local commuting, administrative fees, orientation, sickness and accident insurance

Costs Not Included

Airfare ($800-$900), optional study tours ($170-$1370), room and partial board ($4,085 per semester), meals for residence hall housing ($350 per month), personal costs ($300-$350 per month)

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Submit Application Materials To:

Cindy Sittler

College of Staten Island/CUNY
The Center for International Service
Building 2A, Room 206
2800 Victory Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 982-2100
Fax (718) 982-2108
StudyAB@mail.csi.cuny.edu

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading and printing the following forms. These PDF documents are viewed using Adobe's Acrobat Reader plug-in, which is available free. If you don't have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, click here.

CCIS APPLICATION PACKAGE AND INSTRUCTIONS