Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A semester spent wandering foreign cities and soaking up culture. Past Review

By (Econometrics and Quantitative Economics., Frostburg State University) - abroad from 09/01/2013 to 12/15/2013 with

ISEP Exchange: Edinburgh - Exchange Program at Edinburgh Napier University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Its a lot easier to live in a foreign city with no prior knowledge than you would expect. I had a great time and learned a lot about myself in the process.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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? No

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? ASDA will save you a ton of money.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • Ease of classes
  • Pass/Fail Classes
  • UK school system
* What could be improved?
  • School housing was questionable
  • Meal plan was more expensive than it would have been to just convert the amount I spent into foreign currency
  • It would have been nicer to have lived with Scottish students rather than just other international students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The GBP is stronger than the US dollar, so money can get tight. Save as much as you can before.

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.