Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A great experience! Past Review

By (Montclair State University) - abroad from 05/30/2012 to 07/05/2012 with

Adelante: Edinburgh - Observation Assignments in Scotland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot, not just about my field of study, but about becoming more independent.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

This was a great experience!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* 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)

I like to save my money, it is a pretty expensive city, but it is workable.

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 20 to 30 dollars, probably more
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Only buy what you need! Try to find the best deals you can!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* 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?
  • The great location
  • The supervisors at my internship
* What could be improved?
  • The cost of the program
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That it's a lot more expensive than you realize and to always make the most of each day, because it goes by faster than you think!