So Wonderful I Can't Wait to Go Back!!!! Past Review
By Sarah R (Biology, General., Clark University) for
University of Stirling: Stirling - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was the best part of my entire college experience so far! It was ABSOLUTELY worth it.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | n/a |
| 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. |
I was very satisfied. Of course, it took a lot adjusting to the different academic expectations, but I feel that I learned a lot and the course I took were valuable, and I will carry that knowledge with me for the rest of my life. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The orientation was very helpful, and I felt that I had everything that I needed. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived right in Stirling, off-campus, and I loved it. I wish I could live there longer! My flat was right below stirling castle, it was beautiful! |
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The food wasn't very different from american food. There were some yummy things like fish and chips, bacon flavored chips, and haggis! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The social and cultural experience was the best part. I made the most amazing friends, and went to so many beautiful places! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I was registered with a medical center that was conveniently located right on campus, and because of NHS, doctors visits were free! |
| 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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I would say, yes, GO!! and I would recommend living off-campus because you get a richer experience. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Scottish History |
| Course Department: | HIS901 |
| Instructor: | There were several instructors |
| Instruction Language: | english |
| Comments: | it was challenging because i had no background in scottish history, but it was rewarding, and i was more interested in seeing the country after i knew the history |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | no. |
| Course Name/Rating: |
environmental history |
| Course Department: | enx337 |
| Instructor: | Richard Tipping |
| Instruction Language: | english |
| Comments: | it was very interesting. we did several field trips which were fun :) |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | n/a |
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physiology |
| Course Department: | phy031 |
| Instructor: | Tim Whalley |
| Instruction Language: | english |
| Comments: | It was valuable because it contributed to my major. it was exciting to see that science is universal :) |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | n/a |
