Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

So much fun in a beautiful city! Past Review

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/11/2017 to 06/02/2017 with

University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Completely! I learned how to be alone in a new country and figure things out for myself. I experienced a new

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

In the beginning I felt a little bit like I was on my own -- not too much support from the administration here.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Great location.

* Food:

It was a little bit hard being a vegetarian here!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I played rugby which was a good way to meet local people, but it was hard to meet a lot of people during lectures.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

No vaccines needed, no health issues while I've been here.

* 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)

The exchange rate is tricky though -- the cost might sneak up on you if you're not careful.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

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

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The difference in course styles. There are bigger classes here and less time spent in lecture halls. (There is a lot of outside work, though)
  • There's a lot of independence.
* What could be improved?
  • I would have liked more information about what my first day was going to look like
  • It would be nice to know where you're living and who you're living with beforehand
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Sometimes it can be hard to make friends using a direct enrollment program at a large university because there are so many students. Research some student groups to get involved with before coming to campus!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.