Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Fun times in Scotland Past Review

By (Biology, General., Cornell University) - abroad from 01/16/2012 to 05/25/2012 with

University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes were not nearly as hard as the ones I took at Cornell, but I still loved the subjects and learned a lot.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Catered housing is nice, but I wish I had picked non-catered.

* Food:

Catered food was horrible! I wish I could have just cooked my own meals.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I met a lot of really cool, really fun people.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I never had an issue that needed attention.

* Safety:

Don't walk through the commons at night. It's common sense. Otherwise, no issues.

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)

There is a big pub culture. This can get pricey if you are not careful.

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Charity shops!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

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

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Living in a new culture.
* What could be improved?
  • I wish there were more programs for Cornell students in Scotland. Most programs were in London.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had lived in non-catered housing.