Studying in Edinburgh: Couldn't be Easier! Past Review
By Elizabeth Tilden (Brandeis University) - abroad from 09/07/2016 to 12/22/2016 with
IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh
Very worthwhile! I became very independent
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I took some hard classes, so mine was a little more intense and indicative of a third year in the university of edinburgh, but you can also take it easy with first year courses and do minimal work |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Did not interact with them much, but the resources available were great! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Lived with other University students (not Americans) in a very functional flat. Would recommend over dorm style living |
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I cooked and groceries were cheap |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very!! I took classes with all local students and joined clubs! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I didn't have any |
| * Safety: |
City couldn't be safer |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
IFSA-Butler was great!!! They made the transition in and out of the University seamless, and had a bunch of support systems in place if you needed. |
Finances
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* 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) |
City is very livable and cheap if you shop smart |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 50 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Shop and Lidl! And cook! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Making friends is easy! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
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. |
