Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Good, Good, Good! Past Review

By (Animal Sciences., University of Arkansas - Fayetteville) - abroad from 07/01/2013 to 08/09/2013 with

Adelante: Edinburgh - Observation Assignments in Scotland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was was a wonderful opportunity that I am glad I took. I gained an international perspective of what more there is outside of the United States. I also got a glimpse into what veterinary school would be like as well as specialties in the veterinary medical field.

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Adelante: Edinburgh - Observation Assignments in Scotland Photo

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.

I learned a lot, and I got more exposure to different types of specialties in the veterinary medical profession.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Professor Clutton and all of the veterinarians at The Royal School of Veterinary Studies were great hosts and taught us a great deal about anesthesia and surgery.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The apartments were great but we did have an issue with communication between Adelante and the landlord and we had to move apartment towards the end of the program. Also, sometimes the landlord was hard to get a hold of, but otherwise they were lovely apartments in a great location.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Edinburgh is an easy place to feel at home!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Thankfully, I did not have a problem and did not need any vaccinations.

* Safety:

Edinburgh is a safe city but definitely not a place to go out at night alone like most cities.

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)

Edinburgh is a relatively expensive place for food and personal expenses as well as London.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Definitely eating at your apartment will save $15 or more a day!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
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?
  • Location
  • Nice People
  • Different opportunities to learn
* What could be improved?
  • Apartment management
  • Include transportation money to and from airport
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing besides what the weather was going to be like! It was very variable.

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!