Anonymous in a big university Past Review
By Jena B (PSYCHOLOGY., Clark University) for
University of Stirling: Stirling - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Coming to Scotland was very worthwhile because of the opportunities I've had to explore the country and the rest of Europe. Although the education was not good, it did leave me plenty of time to do other things!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The academics at the University of Stirling are a joke compared to Clark's education. I had very little course work and I didn't care about any of my assignments. Class honestly just got in the way of my travel time. Clark has a small school mentality that gives a strong bond between student and professor. Here, the professors have no idea who I am, getting help is very difficult, and our assignments are graded by an anonymous panel. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was placed in a flat with 3 Americans, 1 person from England, 1 from Switzerland, 1 from Austria, and 1 from China. My building was very far away from the rest of campus, but it had a nice community of its own. |
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I cooked all my own food |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I was very disconnected from the rest of the university |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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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* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Try to take classes that interest you and be prepared for a different experience than at an American University |
