Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Equine Summer abroad June 20, 2023

By (Equine Study Abroad, Colorado State University) - abroad from 05/29/2023 to 06/24/2023 with

Adelante: Edinburgh - Equine Summer Program in Scotland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This experience allowed me to figure out public transportation to its FULLEST and new perspectives of experiences and allow me to understand more about the equine industry over here.

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.

This program allowed me to learn more about physiology and fitness which I had not had the opportunity to at my university. The lecture classes were often met with a second half of practical in the barn.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They are absolutely supportive and run the program well. I loved all of the instructors and staff.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The bed was a little rough but they have staff that make your bed during the week and clean the bathrooms

* Food:

Some meals were really good and some were meh.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I am not a huge drinker/partier so it was a little rough having that as a big part of the culture.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I didnt need health care.

* Safety:

There were quite a few events that happened while i was here.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

This program was absolutely amazing and the education and experience was worth it alone.

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? 150-200

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
* 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • experience with instructors
  • riding at a new level
* What could be improved?
  • food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To bring a little bit of extra clothing, and to plan a little bit more ahead of time.

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!