Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great Experience! Past Review

By (University of Hartford) - abroad from 09/08/2016 to 12/20/2015 with

API (Academic Programs International): Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that I would love to travel more since coming back. It was definitely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* 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

I loved Scotland. The University of Edinburgh was really hard in terms of the academics, but the experience of being there was incredible.

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? $70 USD
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget yourself.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • 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 historical aspects of Edinburgh
  • The people in the API program and the excursions we went on
  • Getting involved with the different clubs and society's the University had to offer.
* What could be improved?
  • More overnight excursions to places in Scotland.
  • Cheaper travel options to students can go to different countries.
  • More academic support.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How difficult the academics would be.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.