Life Changing! Past Review
By Alexandra Saliani (SUNY - College at New Paltz) - abroad from 09/07/2015 to 12/18/2015 with
SUNY New Paltz: Dundee - Study Abroad at University of Dundee
From my experience abroad, I have learned to be independent, and confident in my abilities to travel alone and have 'adult' responsibilities (cooking for myself without a meal plan, having to schedule how I spend my money). This program was definitely worthwhile because it has taught me how to be a responsible student.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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I did not eat much at DUSA, but I loved having independence and shopping for/cooking my own food in my flat. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The University of Dundee program was amazing. The only downfall is that I wish I was there longer! The professors and students were welcoming, friendly, and eager to help me through the semester. |
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) |
Food/Items in Dundee were affordable (especially compared to the high prices in Edinburgh). |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about 75 pounds |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If you can, spend your money on trips/travels rather than materialistic things. Only buy what you need if you do travel. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew more about the city of Dundee (I was not prepared for a city environment as I was for a town setting). |
