Fall in Edinburgh! Past Review
By A student (Northwestern University) - abroad from 09/07/2017 to 12/20/2016 with
Arcadia: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh
Yes it was worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The Arcadia staff was absolutely fantastic! Hamisch and his team were attentive, resourceful, and approachable. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was subpar. All student housing had mice infestations. Rooms were very outdated and heat was inconsistent. |
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I lived in a self-catered apartment, so this situation was fine. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
n/a |
| * Safety: |
Edinburgh is very safe. I did not feel safe in Barcelona and regretted going there. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
I would have chosen a different climate. |
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) |
Difficult |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save before. It is difficult to save while you are there. Random expenses arise. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It is much more fun when you go abroad with friends you've already made! It makes traveling a lot easier. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
