Horticulture in Pitlochry Past Review
By Emmi K (University of Minnesota - Twin Cities) - abroad from 06/01/2012 to 07/27/2012 with
Adelante: Edinburgh - Observation Assignments in Scotland
I gained a lot of practical experience and learned little tidbits along the way (not taught directly). It was worthwhile.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
A lot of practical experience in narrowed areas, but most knowledge was picked up on own accord rather than being taught. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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Food was not included, but access to grocery store was convenient. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
N/A |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
2.5. The U.K. is very expensive, especially with the currency conversion and conversion fees. Because food and travel was not included, budgeting was not impossible but not cheap. |
| * 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? | 50-100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't eat out/drink all the time. It's nice to be acquainted with the culture and food, but there are other ways. Book travel online and in advance to get cheaper tickets. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I should have been more apt about exactly what I wanted out of my program. I did get a lot of practical, hands on experience, but it was in one area. In terms of gaining credit from a university, I should have asked for a specific project. |
