Scotland not a complete change but worth every moment Past Review
By Molly H (Special Education Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Illinois State University) for
University of Stirling: Stirling - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
No matter what you expect it will always be different.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | No Others |
| 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
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They had an international orientation meeting early on so you go to meet a lot of people that way which was nice. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I always felt very safe in Scotland, especially in Stirling. |
| * Food: |
You had to cook for yourself so anything you could make. Also fish and chips are delicious! There is a place called Allenwater Cafe not too far from campus in Bridge of Allen That has amazing fish and chips! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
During the first week there is a free bus tour of the local area were they show and talk about some historical sites which i really liked. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I always felt very safe in Stirling. |
| 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? | $40-$60 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I had to buy some cooking utilities and utensils that I thought would be provided that were not. |
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 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? | If you don't want a complete change, but still a semester you will never forget. |
