Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The Scottish Parliament is amazing! Past Review

By (Brigham Young University) - abroad from 01/14/2013 to 04/19/2013 with

Brigham Young University: European Internship Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained priceless work experience that will help me with my college and career goals later in life. I also gained cultural and social experience that I will be able to utilize in my career. It was definitely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? No

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The work experience
  • The Scottish people
  • Learning about Scottish politics
* What could be improved?
  • The UK in general is too expensive
  • The food is pretty bland.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had taken more time to get to know my fellow colleagues within The Scottish Parliament. You need to be sociable even though you don't really know what you are doing at first.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!