Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Beautiful Past Review

By (HISTORY., University of Maine at Orono) - abroad from 09/06/2013 to 12/17/2013 with

USAC Scotland: Stirling - Undergraduate Courses

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that there are so many more ways of being than just those of North America and I have so enjoyed discovering these cultures.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Student provides own food

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I did not use local health care.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • I loved being in a beautiful city with lovely people.
* What could be improved?
  • I wish that they would integrate the living situation so that international students were also placed with Scottish students.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew that one semester was not enough. ;)

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.