Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best semester you’ll ever have! Past Review

By (William Jewell College) - abroad from 09/04/2018 to 12/15/2018 with

IFSA: Scotland - Study Abroad at the University of Stirling

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained so much knowledge about the history of scotland and the world just from being over in Europe for that amount of time. I was able to gain a ton of independence and confidence in my abilities into survive and thrive while living on my own.

Review Photos

IFSA: Scotland - Study Abroad at the University of Stirling Photo

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Alexander Court was the cheapest option, and it had everything you’ll need which was nice. But it was a considerable distance walk to and from class every day.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Make sure to join clubs and societies! That’s about the only way to make local friends.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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

I had and incredible time in Stirling and would go back in a heartbeat. The price through IFSA for all the support and assistance and excursions you get is amazing.

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)

Spent roughly £35 on groceries per week. £20 for transportation and other costs.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? £75
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Get your groceries shipped to your dorm through ASDA or Tesco online.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • The excursions
  • The ability to make friends with other study abroad people before school starts.
  • Knowing they were there if anything happened while abroad
* What could be improved?
  • More time and organization in orientation and
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? More about the weather is and what specifically to pack.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.