Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The opportunity of a lifetime Past Review

By (Oklahoma State University - Stillwater) - abroad from 05/20/2018 to 06/30/2018 with

Adelante: Edinburgh - Observation Assignments in Scotland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained international experience in my field of study not only allowing me to be successful but to also identify opportunities for my individual growth.

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.

Absolutely loved my time in Scotland working with Acoura! Not only did they teach me many things about the Scottish Agricultural industry, they allowed me to complete projects and implemented some of my recommendations.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

lived in a gorgeous flat, which was a short walk from the city center.

* 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

I was able to enter a company in a foreign country and was given actual projects and at the end of my six weeks presented to the team! They implemented some of my ideas...very rewarding and insightful.

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? $100

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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  • Other
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 ability to work and to travel
  • gained lifelong experiences.
  • New friends
* What could be improved?
  • cost
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? My credit card had international transaction fees of which we weren't aware making my purchases more expensive than I realized. The food was wonderful but expensive.