Amazing Scottish Fun Past Review
By Mikaela (University of Missouri - Columbia) - abroad from 05/20/2018 to 06/16/2018 with
Adelante: Edinburgh - Equine Summer Program in Scotland
a lot about the different way other people handle horses
Review Photos
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. |
The classes were easy to understand and were very straight forward on what was required. |
|
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Every faculty member was very forward and helped us with every thing |
|
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was nice, we had our own room with a sink. |
| * Food: |
The food was different but it was interesting to try all the different types of food. There are a lot of POTATOS! |
|
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We were kinda isolated from the other students |
|
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Very helpful if we had anything happen |
| * Safety: |
Sometimes they were to safe about things. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I would explore more next time! |
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) |
We did have to pay for taxis to get anywhere but they weren't super expensive if you put multiple people in one taxi. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | £100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | by the month pass for the train and bus! It is was cheaper as long as you use it |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
|
* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
|
| 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? |
|
| * What could be improved? |
|
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That I should have brought my helmet, The ones they have here are not the most comfortable.. |
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 NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
