Arcadia: Scotland Past Review
By A student (University of Colorado - Boulder) - abroad from 01/09/2017 to 05/27/2017 with
Arcadia: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh
My experience abroad was worthwhile. I learned how to live on my own and become more independent by being forced to do things alone. Schooling throughout the world is so different, and I'm glad that I had the opportunity to experience learning at such a pretigious university.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The University of Edinburgh is a prestigious university. Schooling is approached very differently. Professors are more strict on grading and a bit more vague when it comes to finding resources for papers. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The Arcadia staff was easy to reach via email and calling with any question or problem that I encountered throughout my time abroad. They also have an office on the campus of Edinburgh for in person meetings. |
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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? |
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Edinburgh is a very safe city to walk through. Being a solo female traveler, I felt very safe in Edinburgh, even when walking at night. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Arcadia was a great help to adapting to life abroad and preparing students for the university lifestyle in Edinburgh. Scotland is a very safe and welcoming place, full of history and beautiful architecture. |
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) |
I did not have a budget in mind when I started my program. It gets too easy to spend a lot, so it is definitely beneficial to budget yourself BEFORE leaving. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | It gets too easy to spend a lot, so it is definitely beneficial to budget yourself BEFORE leaving. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I now know how easy and fun it can be to adapt to a new culture and go outside of my boundaries in order to make new friendships. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
