Scotland not too foriegn, yet independence building Past Review
By Erin R (N/A, Illinois State University) for
University of Stirling: Stirling - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I think I have become more independent since this expirience and know that everything will work out, just maybe not how you were planning.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I ended up staying at an on campus flat which I shared with 5 other students. We had a kitchen included and had to provide our own meals, this ment that we had to buy some cooking utensils. We were not too far from classes or town. There was a bus that could take you to town which had a discount for students as well if you did not want to walk. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe at my host University and had no health problems while there either. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I would spend between 15-30 pounds on grocries a week. We had to make all our own meals as none were provided. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I did not realise we would have to buy some of our own cooking utensiles and silverwear |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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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