Fun in Edinburgh Past Review
By Lauren W (Physics., Tufts University) for
IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh
It was extremely worthwhile. I became more outgoing, relaxed and confident.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The support staff in Scotland were extremely accessible, knowledgeable, and helpful. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was very satisfied with housing. We had a range of options and I loved living with local students. |
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I went shopping and cooked by myself or with my housemates. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The trips arranged by the program to the highlands were fantastic. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Definitely buy a Youth rail card. It will get you cheap rail tickets to England and around Scotland. Ryanair is your best friend when you travel. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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