Great Experience Past Review

By (Pre-Vet, Centenary College) - abroad from 05/23/2015 to 06/20/2015 with

Adelante: Edinburgh - Equine Summer Program in Scotland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The culture was interesting to see and learn about. Figuring out things here on our own was difficult at first then got easier as time went on. It was worthwhile though.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Anatomy and Physiology with Louise was probably one of the best classes I have ever had. A lot of fun and very educational.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Barely anything unless we were out because the school provides food
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save your money and spend it wisely. Things here are expensive.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Horses/Riding
  • Cities
  • Anatomy and Physiology
* What could be improved?
  • Communication
  • Transportation
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How cold it was actually going to be.