Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The most incredible, transformative experience! Past Review

By (International Students on Abroad101) - abroad from 01/21/2015 to 05/31/2015 with

IFSA: St. Andrews - University of St. Andrews

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that I could be independent; I learned that classes can be extremely interesting if you go to tehma dn get involved; I learned that you can't judge people by their cover, and that it is not worth it to have preconecieved notions, but rather go out and enjoy every one you meet and every opportunity you have. Despite it beign really difficult for my parents to have sent me abroad, and probably not the best decision for my majors and course load it was 100% worthwhile and it changed my life.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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)

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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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • International 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?
  • IFSA students
  • Isle of Sky
  • St. Andrews
* What could be improved?
  • I can't think of anything
  • I can't think of anything
  • I can't think of anything
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? that three months is a really short amount of time, and really make the most of every single day

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.