Studying in Scotland was the best decision of my life! Past Review
By Karen V (Management, University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse) for
University of Glasgow: Glasgow - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
YES! best time of my life! I grew in my independence and learned a lot about a ton of other cultures
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Overall the University of Glasgow was easier then La Crosse. we had 10 weeks of classes where I only had to write 3 papers and then finals (that were a month later). The grading system I felt was fair. The way teachers had similar styles to those back home, but the realized that you had a life out side of school which was nice! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The support was really good. Any questions I had just emailed the faculty leader and she responded soon enough. It was confusing registering for classes but I eventually figured it out. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in the Winton drive flats. They were very nice but about a mile from the campus, though they had a minibus that would take us to class. And when I did have to walk it was through a beautiful garden/park, which was lovely. I had to have my housing changed for financial reasons and ended up living with three Chinese girls. It was definitely different but worked out just fine. |
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We had to buy and cook our own food. I needed to by my own dishes as well. There were plenty of awesome restaurants/coffee shop like: The wee little curry shop, Ketchup, and Mocha! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The school has a club for international students that planned various events for us to get involved in. And it was easy to join an actual campus club (rugby, art...things like that) |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Overall I felt save. I never walked home alone at night though. I had to go to the doctor once and it was very easy. I just called and got an appointment and met with the doctor the next day. It was all free which was nice, even the prescription! |
| 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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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
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | DO IT! you wont regret anything! Definitely get involved and try as much new things as you can! travel everywhere, do and spend everything, the time flies when you are over there! |
