Scotland changed my life for the better Past Review
By Natalie H (English and Theater, Presbyterian College) for
University of Stirling: Stirling - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
i met the love of my life. and i can't wait to go back.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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 was able to share the cookware with my flatmates, and i did not need sheets or anything. i bought a plate and a bowl when the semester started so that i didn't have to use all of my flatmates things, though they didn't mind sharing. |
| * Food: |
the co-op on campus had plenty of food, and if they didn't have something i wanted to cook with then tesco was just a few bus stops away. |
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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: |
healthcare was easily accessible and wonderful b/c it was the NHS which is so nice. |
| 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? | too much! haha. i spent about 50 pounds per week, sometimes more sometimes less, depending on how much i drank/went out. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | be prepared when flying ryan air or easyjet. they have lots of hidden costs. |
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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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | trust your intuition, and be outgoing and up for anything. |
