Personal Rather than Institutional Enjoyment of Edinburgh Past Review
By Emily B (Asian studies, Furman University) for
Study Abroad Programs in Scotland
Yes! You can learn so much more from experience than from reading. It's so worth it to be there and see things for yourself. Keep an open mind.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Much easier than my home uni - still learned a ton! Going to class is important, but there's not much homework. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
terrible follow-through |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Everything was set up for me through EPA - very convenient, and very nice facilities! |
| * Food: |
nom nom nom...vegetarian haggis, Henderson's, Thistle St. Sandwiches, Napier cafeteria |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
wish I'd had more opportunity to interact with Scottish students |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Very safe - everything's central and well-lit; healthcare easily accessible |
| 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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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The trip really is what you make of it - try everything you can, don't sleep too much, and get used to everything being twice as expensive. Make friends with everyone! |
