I did not want to leave! January 06, 2025
By A student (Chemistry, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/15/2025 to 12/19/2025 with
University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
This was an amazing experience, I would 100% recommend to anyone considering this program. There is a vast variety of courses available. Through this program I was able to take courses that I would not have been able to take at Wellesley.
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. |
There was a lot more independent study, and less guidance. However, coming from Wellesley I was well prepared for the academic rigor. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had a single room with a bathroom in a flat with four other students. In addition, there was a shared kitchen and living room. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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It is a super safe environment. The town consists primarily of students, and golfers during the semester. I frequently walked 30min back to my room after dark and never felt unsafe. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | When you first arrive in Scotland get a YoungScots card. You can just use your dorm address, and then you can use the card for free bus travel throughout Scotland. It is an online process, and takes 10ish days to get approved and receive it, so make sure to do it as early as possible. |
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? | Freshers (1st yrs) and 2nd years typically take three courses (2 in their subject, and then 1 exploratory course), whereas 3rd and 4th years take 2 (in their subject). |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
Individual Course Reviews
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CH3716- Quantitative Aspects of Medicinal Chemistry |
| Course Department: | Chemistry |
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| Comments: | This was an extremely interesting lecture that outlined the different aspects of drug design. I felt very well prepared for this lecture. There were only lectures once a week, and it had no lab. However, there were additional practice sessions that were optional. 100% of the grade was based on the final exam, so the practice sessions were very beneficial for reviewing and applying the information. |
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