Study abroad at Napier University in Edinburgh Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I did learn quite a bit and found a different aspect of my future career field, but I feel the the classes did not require enough of the students to truly test our knowledge.

On-site administration of your program

Being a newer university, I really think they just haven't gotten all of their stuff together. They were unhelpful even with urgent e-mails and if one were to ask a question at the front desk of the different campuses, many of the people working there were unable to help.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It was university housing, but the flats housed 3-5 people. You were set up with people you didn't know, some from your own country and some from other countries. I housed with a girl from England, one from France and one from the US. They were great flats and very safe, but if you can, I recommend finding a laundromat nearby. Their laundry machines are expensive and terrible. Make sure to either bring your own bedding and towel or buy them the first day. They do not provide those things. Internet access is included in the housing price, but phone access is separate. The bathroom/shower are tiny, but easily manageable. The hot water can run out fast, though, so beware. <br /><br /> As I said before, the housing was quite good. The facilities were adequate, except for the laundry machines. Usually they will arrange the housing for you and place you with your flatmates, etc. All you have to do is bring yourself. Most of the time, if you're living with other people, they'll have already bought plates, cups, silverware, and cookware, but you will need to buy your own food.

You're buying your own food, so as long as you buy what you want/need, you can be happy. There's a place called Globetrotter's along Morningside that serves great fish and chips. If you're living in Wrights Houses, a great Chinese food place called the Wok Inn is just south of there. The grocery stores are nearby so anything you need is easily available. Most fast-food type places, with the exception of McDonald's close in the middle of the afternoon and reopen for dinner. The store called ASDA is owned by Wal Mart and is a great place to get pretty much anything you need.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I was able to have nights out with my friends at lots of local places. Movie theaters and bowling allies were the same as they are here so it wasn't exactly different from back home. I was also able to take trips not only around my host country but around the rest of Europe with the friends I made.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

They encourage you to register with a doctor as soon as you arrive. That's free, so if you need to go to the doctor, you don't have to pay until you go to the pharmacist (or chemist) and get medication.

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

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