Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Outstanding. Past Review

By (Biology, General., University of Southern Maine) - abroad from 09/08/2014 to 12/10/2014 with

CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Semester in Scotland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Stay calm and that everything will work out and it was incredibly worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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?

Did not have any experience but was very simple to sign up with a doctor.

* Safety:

Felt like home.

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)

I only went out to clubs rarely, the bar scene was great though.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Approx. 50 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Stick to your budget whatever that may be, some people can spend more than others, don't be afraid to say no.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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 people
  • Scotland
  • The people I met
* What could be improved?
  • Class selection was confusing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That it is going to be hard to leave and invest in a good pair of sneakers.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.