Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Exciting and adventurous Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/09/2015 to 12/15/2015 with

University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was great to experience a new culture and be able to study with so many students from around the world. Scotland has amazing hiking and outdoors activities, too!

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.

* 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?

I had a health issue while studying at St. Andrews and found it difficult to meet with a doctor and there was no student health center on campus.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $40
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make your own food in you have access to a kitchen!

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

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • Scottish culture
  • Academics
  • Living in an apartment
* What could be improved?
  • Student access to doctors/health help
  • food
  • smaller class sizes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It takes time to adjust being in a different country than all your friends and family, and being homesick is completely normal

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!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Microeconomics
Course Department: Math
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The class was challenging and relevant to real life, which I found compelling. The class size was much larger than any class at Middleburg, but there were small discussion groups and the teacher and TA were always available for help.
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Early Modern European History

Course Department: History
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This class was particularly interesting to take while studying in Europe, and the professor was very knowledgable. The class work consisted mostly of reading for homework and papers.
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Foundations of Western Philosophy
Course Department: Philosophy/Religion
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This class was interesting and I studied a lot of authors and philosophers I had no exposure to previously. Both the professors were very knowledgable in this field and were very helpful when I had problems or questions. The work consisted of writing papers and reading different texts.
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