Studying in Edinburgh was a challenging and rewarding experience. Past Review
By Emily S (HISTORY., SUNY - Binghamton) for
SUNY Binghamton: Edinburgh - Exchange & Study Abroad Program at University of Edinburgh
I think it was definitely worthwhile. I took some classes that challenged me in my field of study, which wasn't really the case back home. I met some really amazing people and got to see some truly wonderful things all while learning new things about the culture that was around me every day.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I wouldn't advise future students to take three honours-level courses at the University of Edinburgh like I did. It was a lot of hard work considering I wasn't used to the system and grading styles. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The street behind my flat didn't seem very safe, but I wasn't completely bothered by it because I didn't need to walk down it every day. The whole area wasn't very clean, but I guess that's what to expect when you live in the middle of the city. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I went on several trips with friends, and traveled around Europe a bit during spring break. I have a friend at the University of St Andrews, and we went to London and Belgium together, which was a really awesome time. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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I never had any medical problems; but if I had, I would have known what to do because of the information I was given upon arrival. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Roughly forty pounds, but it fluctuated a lot, especially if I went on small weekend trips. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Be very very careful with your expenses over spring break; I got stuck in Munich because of the Icelandic volcanic eruption, which affected my finances for the rest of the year. I would say just be prepared in case something like that happens. |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The student who considers this program should be very independent. |
