Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing! Past Review

By (International Relations-History, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/14/2013 to 05/24/2013 with

University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Despite Scotland being an English-speaking country I still went through culture shock and feel like I got such a different educational and cultural experience while there. It was easy to travel, but there were also endless things to do in Edinburgh, so I was constantly exploring and experiencing new things.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very hands-off, not much support, but it wasn't a huge deal.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Student-run bars and restaurants were cheap and delicious! Great atmosphere, as well.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I lived with full-time students which made a big (positive) difference.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Never had any issues, health care is free and accessible.

* Safety:

Very very safe city.

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

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International 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?
  • Beautiful city
  • Classes were interesting and not a complete joke
  • Fascinating people
* What could be improved?
  • School has a hands-off approach
  • $$ from Wellesley would've helped
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had gone for the full year- no one talked to me about the pros and cons of that.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.