A good break from Wellesley Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/08/2018 to 12/21/2018 with
University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned how to cook for myself and live in a flat with other people. I also learned how to live in a city and how to make friends at a larger institution. Also, Edinburgh is a beautiful city and I really loved being able to see Arthur's Seat and the castle so often.
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. |
The classes at the University of Edinburgh are large and you don't get much individual attention. However, they are well-taught and interesting. |
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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? |
Student housing is inexpensive and the buildings are in good condition. |
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I really enjoyed being able to prepare my own food for a semester. I was also impressed with how cheap groceries were. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I met some British people but I had trouble finding social events I would enjoy and making friends. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt relatively safe in Edinburgh, but it's a good idea not to go out alone at night. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I enjoyed living in a flat and preparing my own food. Most of my classes were recorded, so I didn't have to worry very much about attendance. I was able to do the coursework at my own pace, which I appreciated. |
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? | $75 |
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
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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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 do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Most science courses are at a separate campus that is two miles south of the main campus. I had to travel there in the morning for my classes, and it was difficult because it was a long walk and the university shuttle bus can be quite crowded in the mornings. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
