Dysfunctionally Functional: The GSA Charm. Past Review
By mm m (studio art, Skidmore College) for
IFSA: Glasgow - Glasgow School of Art
I loved it. I couldn't get enough. For me, it was mostly about the people I met. Of course, the course was fine and I learned that I really do want to go into design (so yes, it impacted my future plans), but I think what I took away from the experience was the friendships.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
product design....the school wasn't as organized as you'd think an old, famous school would be, but it was dysfunctionally functional. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
did not interact with them very much... |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
it was strange living in dorms (a junior living with freshmen)...but helpful, as I made friends that way. |
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I made my own. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Various free trips to places in Scotland...I did not attend the Skye trip with the program, as I did not enjoy the company of the people enrolled. The others were quite nice (lunch, dinner, homestay). |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Glasgow is totally safe, just don't pick fights with the drunk Scots! |
| 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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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | contact a current student and talk to them about the academic structure of the department. I would recommend a student who is very motivated to do their work! |
