Scotland Stole My Heart Past Review

By (Psychology, Sarah Lawrence College) for

Arcadia: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes! such an amazing and life-changing experience. I am so glad to have had it.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

stressful because very different from my home academic system, but otherwise it was an amazing experience, and I learned a lot.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

many events offered, but chose to participate in university events instead.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Darroch Court was BEAUTIFUL. It was the perfect location and the space was perfect.

* Food:

I cooked for myself, which I prefer.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I was in the Scottish Country Dance society, which was a wonderful introduction to Scottish culture and I miss it!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

The city felt very safe (with common sense), but I disclosed before the program began that I have a depression disorder and I wasn't really checked up on after the initial meeting.

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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Get involved at the Uni-don't just hang out with other kids from your program. Societies are there for a reason, and you will make such great connections that way.