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Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Lectures were interesting and educational, professors were kind and funny and easy to contact for help. However, the tutors for the tutorials were not as helpful in assisting with papers or help with revising

On-site administration of your program

Administration at Heriot-Watt was sometimes frustrating to deal with, people would give me different answers for the same issue making it a goose chase. Staff members often did not have the best attitude as well which is a poor quality when dealing with people who are from another country.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Housing was not made available to me because I was only here for one semester, even though I am an international student. I did find housing nearby the school so it worked out pretty well as I could easily get the bus into town and to the university.

On campus food was really good and reasonably priced! lots of options. Tons of great restaurants within Edinburgh as well

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Thanks to my Scottish friend Rachel she helped me feel more integrated into Scottish culture and society by showing me around and inviting me to do things with her friends! I felt like I had many opportunities to be apart of the culture and really experience it. At Heriot-Watt the chaplaincy offered great cultural trips and events throughout the semester. The university itself did not do much to integrate the international students however.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

At first it was frustrating because people kept giving me different answers with registering for healthcare, but once it was sorted the healthcare system in Scotland is fantastic. Healthcare and prescriptions are totally free for all students, all you have to do is register with a GP and you can be seen anywhere. I had an ear infection near the end of my trip and I was able to be seen in Aberdeen in an emergency room and get antibiotics that day with no charge.

Edinburgh is a very safe city, guns are illegal and there is a soft police presence but occasionally you see a couple walking around. But overall there is no real threat and I have always felt comfortable walking places by myself

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

3, its relatively easy to live on a student budget here. Groceries aren't too expensive and if you cook for yourself during the week then its okay if you eat out and go out on the weekend. Eating out and going out were my biggest expenses besides travelling or taking trips. And topping up my bus pass every 4 weeks

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