Past Review

By Rebecca H (Business Honors and MIS, The University of Texas at Austin) for

University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

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

It was interesting being in a country where you are the minority. I met lots of interesting people, made lifelong friends, saw amazing places, and managed to go to class a few times along the way. I want to go back and travel more. My academic interests didn't really change. I took think more as a cultural experience than an academic one.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.	The teaching methods were very different than at UT. There was not much interaction between the students and professors, and it was unusual to request to meet a professor outside of class.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?	Kincaid's Court Block 3. Building styled like a small apartment. It was a freshman dorm so it was really noisy at night, and it was right on Cowgate so there was noise from the pubs at night as well. Overall, my only complaint is the noise. <br /><br />
* Food:	Grocery store only 10 minute walk. Pots and pans available in flat, I just bought flatware, plates and cups for myself.
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?	Great night life! Lots of pubs and clubs to visit. There were also weekend trips for international students which was very fun.
* Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program?
* Safety:	City very safe, I didn't ever feel in danger. I didn't get sick when I was over there so I never needed healthcare.
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)
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	The exchange rate sucked, that was why it was more expensive.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program?	None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university?	Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Dorm
* Who did you live with? Select all that apply	International Students Local Students
* Who did you take classes with? Select all that apply	International Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	If you don't know a foreign language, but still want a foreign experience, come to Scotland!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	Marketing
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Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	This course was very interesting. The content was presented well by the professors and the project assignment was interesting. There was no work outside of class.
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Course Name/Rating:	Youth Culture, Media and Society
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Instruction Language:	Egnlish
Comments:	Very interesting course, professor interacted with students during class. Overall, very enjoyable.
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Course Name/Rating:	Operations Strategy
Course Department:
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Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	Professor knowledgeable about subject but not very good lecturer.
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Course Name/Rating:	Management Science and Information Systems
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Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	Course instructors presented material ok, the material was confusing and it would have helped if they interacted more with students during class to get feedback.
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