Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The greatest experience I wish I could have again. Past Review

By (BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES., Trinity University) - abroad from 09/05/2012 to 12/18/2012 with

IFSA: Scotland - Study Abroad at the University of Stirling

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to be independent. It was completely worthwhile and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

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

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived with mostly Americans. The reason I selected this program was because I thought I would get to live among Scottish students not Americans.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had the flu while abroad and found it easy to get to a doctor. However, I did have to wait several days for my appointment.

* 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? $50 to $75

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?

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

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  • Local 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?
  • Stirling University
  • Scotland as a whole
* What could be improved?
  • I felt like we were just dropped in Stirling and didn't have the support people in Edinburg had
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew my living arrangements before I accepted the program. I wanted to be fully immersed in the culture not live with all Americans.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.