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By (University of Arkansas - Fayetteville) - abroad from 07/01/2013 to 08/10/2013 with

Adelante: Edinburgh - Observation Assignments in Scotland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how internationally aware citizens from the UK are versus American citizens' knowledge of worldwide affairs, and I learned how to navigate around unfamiliar cities really well.

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.

Adelante was very helpful and supportive, and the experience abroad was great. Scotland is a beautiful country, and the locals are very friendly. I do wish that the program itself had either been shorter or more intensive; since we attended on a veterinary "research assignment," not an internship, my roommate and I weren't allowed to get involved, so I think the program would be better off at four weeks long instead of six weeks. All in all, though, a lovely 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)

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
  • 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?
  • The city
  • The people
  • The history behind Scotland
* What could be improved?
  • Length of stay
  • Involvement in the program
  • Housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Save much more money before going, and bring a bigger variety of summer/winter clothes.