Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An empowering snippet of another life Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/09/2018 to 05/21/2018 with

University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile and I learned to be more independent by living on my own and studying in a whole new university/city/country.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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?

I did not have any healthcare interactions.

* 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? $60
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? If possible, cook as much of your own food as possible. Eat out sparingly.

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
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International 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 city
  • The course content
  • The people
* What could be improved?
  • The communication between the host university and visiting students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Plan when/where to buy living essentials before you arrive

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 Avid Adventurer
The 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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Chivalry, Warfare and Society in Medieval Scotland
Course Department: History
Instructor: Stephen Boardman
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues:
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Introduction to Gaelic Language and Culture
Course Department: Celtic Studies
Instructor: Wilson MacLeod
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues:
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The Cult of Saints in Medieval Christendom
Course Department: History
Instructor: Kirsty Day
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: