Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Growth February 02, 2026

By (Political Science and Government, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/15/2025 to 12/20/2025 with

University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I had fun meeting new people, going on trips to Europe, and taking classes that were not offered at home university.

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.

I enjoyed my study abroad at University of Edinburgh. I was able to take classes in my major but also take classes in anthropology and language and literature. The visiting student administration were very supportive. I had the chance to meet many people and went on solo trips.

* 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? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* 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
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • I really enjoyed how the University of Edinburgh were close to the city central. I enjoyed my classes and took classes offered at home university.
* What could be improved?
  • n/a
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? n/a