Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Fabulous Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/20/2016 to 05/28/2016 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was very worthwhile- I gained a lot of independence and traveling experience.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 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?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International 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?
  • The ease of travel
* What could be improved?
  • More information about credits
  • Fair grade conversion
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How the grades would transfer, how the credits don't translate the same, how I wouldn't be able to take courses in my area of interest because they didn't transfer correctly to my home institution

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Pharmacology
Course Department: Neuroscience
Instructor: Dr. Doherty
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was challenging and difficult to adapt to the system, as there were quite a few professors who taught the course. They were difficult to get ahold of and were often unwilling to meet. I attended almost all classes.
Credit Transfer Issues: Not sure yet
Course Name/Rating:

Scottish Music
Course Department: Music
Instructor: Dr. Pettegree
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was challenging. Again, the system was difficult to adapt to and most of the work was done independently and was self-taught.
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

From Adam to Apocalypse
Course Department: Divinity
Instructor: Dr. Madhavi
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Amazing course! Very interesting and unfamiliar topic. The instructor was fabulous and always engaging.
Credit Transfer Issues: