Edinburgh: A Place to Meet Yourself Past Review
By Carolyn J (Math/Music, Wellesley College) for
University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Absolutely. I had a wonderful time, and I met very interesting people.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Everything seemed fair, teaching methods were not what I was used to, but understandable. Classes were much larger, and assignments were completed with more independence. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I didn not use the support system very much. It seemed unnecessary, but I'm sure it was helpful to those who needed it. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
don't go out to eat all the time. It wastes money. Learn to cook for yourself. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Go to the Highlands! And explore the city. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
The city felt safe, but not as safe as Wellesley. That's hard to do, of course, but I never felt endangered. |
| 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? | $100-$150 per week. If I spent more it was because I was shopping. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Plan on making your own food, and shopping more than you expected. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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