Fun in Edinburgh Past Review

By (Physics., Tufts University) for

IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was extremely worthwhile. I became more outgoing, relaxed and confident.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The support staff in Scotland were extremely accessible, knowledgeable, and helpful.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was very satisfied with housing. We had a range of options and I loved living with local students.

* Food:

I went shopping and cooked by myself or with my housemates.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The trips arranged by the program to the highlands were fantastic.

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Definitely buy a Youth rail card. It will get you cheap rail tickets to England and around Scotland. Ryanair is your best friend when you travel.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students