Scotland Stole My Heart Past Review
By Lauren S (Psychology, Sarah Lawrence College) for
Arcadia: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh
yes! such an amazing and life-changing experience. I am so glad to have had it.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
stressful because very different from my home academic system, but otherwise it was an amazing experience, and I learned a lot. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
many events offered, but chose to participate in university events instead. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Darroch Court was BEAUTIFUL. It was the perfect location and the space was perfect. |
* Food: |
I cooked for myself, which I prefer. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I was in the Scottish Country Dance society, which was a wonderful introduction to Scottish culture and I miss it! |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
The city felt very safe (with common sense), but I disclosed before the program began that I have a depression disorder and I wasn't really checked up on after the initial meeting. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Get involved at the Uni-don't just hang out with other kids from your program. Societies are there for a reason, and you will make such great connections that way. |