Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I had a great time and am glad I studied abroad. Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/07/2018 to 12/22/2018 with

University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The city was very different from where I study so I learned about living in a city as well as taking classes at a larger university.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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)

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?

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

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  • 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?
  • People
  • City atmosphere
  • Independence
* What could be improved?
  • I can't think of anything
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I can't think of anything I wish I'd known.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Scottish Studies 1A: Conceptualising Scotland
Course Department:
Instructor: Gary West
Instruction Language: English
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Probability
Course Department: Mathematics
Instructor: Toby Bailey
Instruction Language: English
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Facets of Mathematics
Course Department: Mathematics
Instructor: Ben Leimkuhler
Instruction Language: English
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Christian Theology: Doctrines & Debates
Course Department: Theology
Instructor: James Eglinton
Instruction Language: English
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