Great Time in Scotland! June 20, 2023
By jensen s (Neurobiology, Neurosciences, University of Kentucky) - abroad from 05/27/2023 to 06/24/2023 with
Adelante: Edinburgh - Equine Summer Program in Scotland
international travel experience, new view of the world and culture, great food, gorgeous experiences, and it was such worth while
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. |
classes were simple and easy lectures, only one exam at the end of the program |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
housing was okay for a college campus, lack of air conditioning so it got very hot, beds were not comfy at all but felt safe |
| * Food: |
food was okay, i did not like how you only had one option and could not get more if you wanted, if you wanted another side it cost money, too much carbs for me!! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
felt overwhelmed by some of the students since it was hard for me to fit in |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
had a almost pickpocket experience in london, in livingston we got harrassed my some drunk men |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I found such a great love for the culture here in the United Kingdom and it made me realize how happy they are here compared to people in America. the horses at the facility were outstanding and so amazing during lessons. It was such a great learning experience when it came to traveling independently |
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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 50-100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | no |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | none it was just english |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | no |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
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 to bring shower flip flops, a wash cloth, and a variety of clothes because the weather was hot for scotland, we got lucky!! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
