This is the best year for me! Scotland became my second home. Past Review
By Mariam M (Marketing & Communications, Northeastern University) - abroad from 08/25/2015 to 06/30/2015 with
IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh
What I've learned is that we should risk and get out of our comfort zones in order to grow. This year has been full of challenges, adventures and best memories!
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| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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The Edinburgh University immersed me in UK culture. Lecturers are extremely knowledgable and helpful. International students have unlimited resources to improve their academic writing and overall study abroad experience. It's been one of the best decisions of me to come to Edinburgh! Thanks Ifsa Butler for making my adjustment period smooth. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 200$ |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | College English 1 |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Communicate with other students. Join societies, it is one of the great ways to make friends and improve your english. Please take Academic English For International Students class if you struggle with lack English proficiency. It is very helpful class for international students. Use resources in university. I found Peer Proofreading Service extremely helpful for my final papers. |
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish were more proactive during my first semester and could have asked more questions to lecturers. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe 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. |
