Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

This was an incredible experience! Past Review

By (Political Science And Environmental Studies, Stetson University) - abroad from 05/27/2013 to 06/21/2013 with

Adelante: Edinburgh - Ecological Conservation Summer Program in Scotland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
A gained knowledge of habitat management and conservation efforts in Scotland. Also, that Scotland also struggles with getting the public involved and aware of their surroundings.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

This was a very different academic experience. It was mostly hands-on, which is a great way to learn about these subjects.

* 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)

Except for the last week I didn't have many expenses. The last week I spent a lot on gifts for friends and family.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I spent probably around 250 for the entire trip
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy little gifts along the way, don't wait until the last week to buy everything.

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?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Visiting castles
  • Experiencing city life in Edinburgh
  • Seeing the Highlands
* What could be improved?
  • Having joint trips with the Equine program
  • More vegetables during dinner
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much outside work we would be doing. I did not bring enough work clothes and found myself having to do laundry quite often.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!