Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing time in Scotland. Past Review

By (Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics., Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/15/2014 to 12/21/2014 with

University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My favorite aspect of the program was the ability to experience a vastly different learning environment from Middlebury, in addition to immersion in the Scottish culture. It's truly a wonderful country.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? About $150.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

The language I took

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Other students
  • The city
  • Learning the bagpipes
* What could be improved?
  • Latin was quite difficult
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How expensive living in a city can be!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

After Alexander
Course Department: Classics
Instructor: Professor Erskine
Instruction Language: English
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Course Name/Rating:

Latin 1C
Course Department: Classics
Instructor: Professor Ware
Instruction Language: Latin/English
Comments: Quite challenging.
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Course Name/Rating:

The Great Highland Bagpipe
Course Department: Music/Scottish Culture
Instructor: Professor West
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Loved this course.
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