Great Summer in Scotland Past Review

By (Equine Science, Colorado State University) - abroad from 05/24/2015 to 06/20/2015 with

Adelante: Edinburgh - Equine Summer Program in Scotland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Great adventure abroad, made some really wonderful friends.

Review Photos

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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.

Good classes, but not particularly challenging.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Everyone was very friendly and helpful, but there was a lack of communication which made some things frustrating.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? One or two meals out per week plus souvenirs

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Beautiful campus
  • Riding
  • Time spent with local students
* What could be improved?
  • communication
  • adjust so local students are here the entire program
  • Allow for more sleep in days
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That we would need formal attire