So much fun in a beautiful city! Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/11/2017 to 06/02/2017 with
University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Completely! I learned how to be alone in a new country and figure things out for myself. I experienced a new
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
In the beginning I felt a little bit like I was on my own -- not too much support from the administration here. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Great location. |
* Food: |
It was a little bit hard being a vegetarian here! |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I played rugby which was a good way to meet local people, but it was hard to meet a lot of people during lectures. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
No vaccines needed, no health issues while I've been here. |
* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
The exchange rate is tricky though -- the cost might sneak up on you if you're not careful. |
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?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | Sometimes it can be hard to make friends using a direct enrollment program at a large university because there are so many students. Research some student groups to get involved with before coming to campus! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |