It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Past Review
By Rachel_380 (Illinois State University) - abroad from 01/17/2012 to 06/01/2012 with
USAC Scotland: Stirling - Undergraduate Courses
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained an open mind and a new attitude towards certain things. It was definitely worthwhile.
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. |
The essay writing format was completely different from what I was used to. |
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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 wish I was intergrated with more Scottish students instead of living with mostly other Americans. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
My appointment went by fast and they helped me out. |
| * Safety: |
I didn't feel unsafe at any time. |
| 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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100 Pounds |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Eat lots of pasta. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How to use the currency and more about transportation there. |
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