Never Forgetting Aberdeen Past Review
By Allie N (Neuroscience, Trinity University) for
Arcadia: Aberdeen - University of Aberdeen
This study abroad experience has made me thankful for what I have in life. Scotland is such a beautiful country - I'll definitely be back one day.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload consisted mainly of reading. In-class quizzes are typically not given, and your grade in a class usually just consists of 1-2 major papers and/or 1 exam. The way classes are set up is different from the American version, as you attend tutorials (smaller group for discussions) as well as lectures. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
More help could have been provided as we moved into our flats - there was confusion when we first arrived. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Easy 10-15 minute walk to the main campus. Bus stop right outside. Grocery store only a 10 minute walk away. |
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The food itself in Scotland isn't anything to write home about. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The camping trip to Firbush that was arranged by my program was probably one of the best trips I went on while I was there. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
No safety-related issues come to mind. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I cooked for myself in my flat - groceries (depending on where I shoppped) would cost approximately 30GBP per week. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | We had to purchase our own bedding packs as soon as we arrived, but we were reimbursed. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This program is great for anyone looking for a place to STUDY abroad. In the fall, there aren't any breaks from classes, which makes it hard to travel extensively. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Introduction to Prehistory |
| Course Department: | AY1002 |
| Instructor: | Dr. Sally Foster |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | This course included a field trip to various archaeological sites in Aberdeenshire (stone circles, etc.). The professor was enthusiastic about the material, and was interested in how the students were liking the course. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | N/A |
