Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Spectacular Scotland Past Review

By (Politics, Law, Social Policy, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/05/2015 to 05/23/2015 with

Arcadia: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how important solitude and independence are. It was incredibly significant for me personally to learn how to live alone in a new place.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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:

* 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? 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $60
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Always keep a log of how much you spend...and don't forget to factor in the conversion rate!

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
  • 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?
  • The local culture
  • The nature of the country
  • The politics of the UK
* What could be improved?
  • The school's academic support
  • Providing a local student to be a guide for international students
  • Organizing more international student get togethers
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? No