Scotland Past Review
By Sean B (Parks and Recreation Facilities Management, University of Arkansas - Fayetteville) - abroad from 05/26/2015 to 06/19/2015 with
Adelante: Edinburgh - Ecological Conservation Summer Program in Scotland
I gained a lot of field experience form bird ringing, to electric fishing, to measuring peat bogs. The experience is worthwhile and a great time.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The field experience outweighs in class time, and was a wonderful experience. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Very fun and kind people to be around |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Living arrangements are comfortable. We were assigned to our own rooms which was nice when you wanted privacy. |
| * Food: |
Carbs. Lots of carbs, but overall the food was pretty good. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I was able to find out where my ancestors were from in Scotland. The culture here is unique and beautiful. The accents are amazing. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had no issues with my health while on the trip. (besides maybe a hangover form the pub) |
| * Safety: |
The campus is safe, and the people are very patient if asking for directions. |
| 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) |
It would be easy to live on a student budget, however, I like food, and I like souvenirs. I would say bring a little extra money, you're in Scotland for Christ sakes, splurge. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $250-300 on average |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't get wrapped up in all of the trinkets on the royal mile when you first visit Edinburgh. You have time 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
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew that "a wee walk up a hill" actually means that we are climbing a 500 meter (1,500 foot) mountain. |
