Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Beautiful City, Complex History Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/11/2016 to 12/21/2016 with

University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My experience was definitely worthwhile. It allowed me to explore a new corner of the world and get to know a truly magnificent city.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 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? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Living in a catered dorm was helpful because then all your meals are covered.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Local 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?
  • The Academics
  • The City
  • Easy access to travel
* What could be improved?
  • Food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It would have been nice to know how far away the dorms was from the campus.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

European Social Policy
Course Department: Social Policy
Instructor: Dr. Ingela
Instruction Language: English
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Introduction to Community Education
Course Department: Community Education
Instructor: Stuart Moir
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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Scottish Studies 1A: Conceptualizing Scotland
Course Department: Scottish Studies
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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