Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best decision I have made in college Past Review

By (Oklahoma State University - Stillwater) - abroad from 01/08/2018 to 05/18/2018 with

Heriot-Watt University: Edinburgh – Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that there is so much more out there than what i had previously been exposed to living in Oklahoma. It opens a door to seeing a lot more of the world. Hands down it was worthwhile, it took a lot of preparation prior to going abroad, but it was absolutely amazing

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.

Courses were very different compared to those in the U.S. Grades were typically based on two assignments usually weighted 70/30 or 60/40

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They were very accommodating, but at times it seemed like there was a lot of miscommunication

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived on campus and it was sufficient for living there for a semester. House keeping was thorough and repairs were handled quickly.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I had a lot of interaction with the local culture through group work in class

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I never felt unsafe on campus or while i was out in the city

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

Studying in Scotland was a great experience because there was no language barrier. Edinburgh is a large city so i was able to travel to other countries very easily. The people were very friendly towards Americans and it was a great area to be exposed to a large variety of cultures.

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)

Advance preparing is a necessity when it comes to funding. i received substantial financial aid so that helped.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100-$200, excluding money spent of travel/lodging
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try and realize that you will be there for an extended period of time and you will have a lot of unexpected expenses

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

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?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Edinburgh
  • Traveling
  • Meeting new people
* What could be improved?
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • The Final exam schedule
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You do not need to pack as much as you think.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.