Scotland my second home., Past Review

By (URBAN STUDIES AND PLANNING, Air University) for

University of California EAP (UCEAP): Edinburgh - Scottish Parliament Internship, UC Center Edinburgh

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Life changing experience.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I personally loved the UK study system. It allowed me to learn differently from what i was used to at UCSD.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

All my expectation where exceeded!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Food can be expensive for a student budget.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I can stress enough how great this program is. Work experience, life and academical power-force.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

No problems what so ever, not even during the late nights out. Feels safer than the US.

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

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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Culture
  • Government
  • People
* What could be improved?
  • Food prices
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It was better than Washington!