Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great way to explore Scotland scenery (and get course credit) Past Review

By (University of Idaho) - abroad from 05/27/2012 to 06/23/2012 with

Adelante: Edinburgh - Ecological Conservation Summer Program in Scotland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Basic travelling skils - train and bus travel, navigating inner city areas, etc Cultural enrichm,ent and beautiful scenery!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

* 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? £50-£70

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The variety of cultural visits.
  • The fact that the majority of our coursework was outside in the field. Lots of hands on experience!
  • The support of the local college staff.
* What could be improved?
  • administration communication
  • dining options
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Bring more waterproof gear! Pack for a variety of weather conditions - Scotland summers can be a bit bipolar.