Best Experience February 19, 2026
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/15/2025 to 12/19/2025 with
University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Such an insightful perspective on work/life balance - Absolutely one of the best experiences.
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Lots of variety in classes; Courses were interesting. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Helpful, for the most part, as there were a few hiccups with communication. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Brae House was amazing :) |
| * Food: |
The food in the city of Edinburgh is absolutely delicious! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
So amazing to explore such a new culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Went to the dentist, and it was easily accessible. |
| * Safety: |
Felt so safe! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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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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
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The course registration system |
