Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Summer in Scotland Past Review

By (Animal Science - Pre Vet, University of Georgia) - abroad from 05/24/2015 to 06/19/2015 with

Adelante: Edinburgh - Equine Summer Program in Scotland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a lot of horse knowledge as well as the experience of being abroad! It was definitely worthwhile!

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.

The courses were more challenging than I had expected, but I learned a lot from them.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The communication between staff and students was poor, but they were very friendly and welcoming.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We were able to experience Scotland both as a tourist and a local.

* 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? at least $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save money before for transportation because it isn't very easy to get to and from the college.

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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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* 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?
  • excursions/activities off campus
  • the friends I made on the trip!
  • hands-on horse experience
* What could be improved?
  • communication
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How far the college was from Edinburgh. I wish it were closer and easier to use public transportation.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.