University of Edinburgh- Good Choice Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/10/2016 to 12/21/2016 with
University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Living on my own in a foreign country was an interesting challenge! Being able to visit cool places and historical sites in Scotland was definitely worth it
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. |
Pretty tough, but not unrealistically so! I sometimes had a little bit of trouble finding books/reading materials I needed for class. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Deaconess House was a great location! |
* Food: |
I didn't have a meal plan so not really applicable for me; plenty of decent restaurants in the area, though |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Did not have any particular health problems; flu shot not provided by school but could be got pretty easily from local pharmacy |
* Safety: |
Normal for a fairly large city; did not have any safety-related incidents |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I lived in a good location and had a lot of fun exploring the city and visiting sites in Scotland; I also enjoyed the classes I took at the University. Some of my fellow international students thought the classes were too easy but that definitely wasn't my experience. It probably depends on what classes you're taking |
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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100-$200 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Not having a meal plan might save money but having to buy all your own food also costs money... I'm not really sure which way would come out on top |
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? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Being in a foreign country can be stressful even if you don't expect it, so stay calm and keep a good handle on your emotional health |
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 Academic or LinguistYou 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! |