CIS Summer in Scotland: Best Summer of My Life! Past Review
By Darcey W (Accountancy, Western Michigan University) for
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Stirling - Summer in Scotland
I learned that I can do more on my own, and I gained a new level of maturity.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was a great experience to learn about the teaching methods in the UK. The only negative thing was I was marked down a lot on one of the papers I had to write because I didn't use a primary source. I was not told that it was a primary source, and I wouldn't have known without someone telling me, so it was a little frustrating. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Strengths - being able to contact anyone that was part of the program almost 24/7 Weaknesses - some of the excursions were set for days that were really hard on the students |
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* Housing:
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| * Food: |
The food is wonderful! Try anything and everything. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Going anywhere was a historical learning experience. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Stirling is an overall safe place. Like anywhere, just make sure to never go anywhere alone. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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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? | Make sure to budget more than needed and budget early. |
