Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Scottish Adventure! September 15, 2024

By (History, Brandeis University) - abroad from 05/25/2024 to 06/22/2024 with

University of St. Andrews: Monastic Scotland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so many things from this program! I learned how to navigate by myself while abroad. I learned a great deal about Scottish history. I learned about archeology and its importance, especially in public culture.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The flexible curriculum
  • The opportunity to explore Scotland
  • The people
* What could be improved?
  • The food
  • Opportunity to interact with more local culture
  • Transportation
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? There is very little that I feel like I was unprepared for once I arrived at St. Andrews. The organizing faculty are incredibly supportive and ready to help with anything and every local I met was also very friendly and helpful.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!