A Life-Changing Adventure I’ll Never Forget! April 17, 2025
By A student (Neuroscience and Psychology, Northwestern University) - abroad from 09/06/2025 to 12/21/2025 with
Arcadia: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh
My experience abroad was 100% worthwhile. I made so many amazing friends that I still keep in touch with today, which made the whole journey even more special. Academically, taking classes in a new and different environment pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me grow both personally and intellectually. On top of that, I had the chance to travel throughout Scotland and beyond, which really broadened my perspective and made the experience unforgettable.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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Yes, without a doubt! The cultural exchange aspect of the program was incredibly enriching and gave me a deeper understanding of the world beyond the classroom. Arcadia’s administration was also outstanding—they were supportive, organized, and genuinely invested in making our experience smooth and meaningful. I’d absolutely choose this program again! |
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? | Groceries =30 pounds/2 weeks on average; Travel= $100-200/week on average |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Anything can be done on budget! Whether it's traveling, food, or cultural experiences, you can find inexpensive ways to do it all. For example, for traveling, using apps like sky scanner and train line. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
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Primarily English speaking country |
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 wish I had known how quickly the time would fly by—it really is such a short chapter that leaves a big impact! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
