Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Scotland was one of the best experiences of my life!!! Past Review

By (Animal Sciences., University of Arkansas - Fayetteville) - abroad from 05/28/2013 to 07/09/2013 with

Adelante: Edinburgh - Observation Assignments in Scotland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that I definitely enjoy research more than veterinary surgery. The program was worthwhile because it gave me the experience needed to decide what I want to do with my future.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I got more hands-on experience during my study abroad experience than I have in any clinic in the US

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The anesthetists and Professor Clutton were very helpful! They were always available to answer any questions we might have.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Working all day made it difficult to get too integrated. However,

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

My roommate came down with strep throat the last week of our program. The people in our program were extremely helpful! However, the health care system was very difficult to work with. Most places refused to see her because she was not a Scottish citizen.

* Safety:

The city was very safe. Of course, you should always take the normal safety precautions.

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? Approx $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook dinner at the apartment!!

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?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • 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 hands-on experience
  • The people
  • The places to travel
* What could be improved?
  • Give the anesthetists a heads up that we are coming and who we are
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That you want to travel every chance you get. London is awesome but you need more than just a weekend to see everything!

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!