Ecology Summer Program Past Review
By Doug W (University of Arkansas - Fayetteville) - abroad from 05/27/2012 to 06/22/2012 with
Adelante: Edinburgh - Ecological Conservation Summer Program in Scotland
It was worthwhile, I gained a different understanding of managing ecological systems
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Library was somewhat lacking, but was not needed. Lot of outdoor, applicable learning. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
People very nice and helpful, internet/washer/printer were issues throughout the stay. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Single rooms were nice. Bed was uncomfortable but sleepable. Towel was provided but never changed. |
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Kitchen was under renovatation but people worked with what they had. Now that kitchen is open, better food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Everyone is nice and helpful and wants to talk. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
People were always concerned when someone was sick and offered help. |
| * Safety: |
Safety was always a concern |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Explore Edinburgh tourist shops to find the best deals. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Bring an extra towel and pack a pair of wading boots. |
