Past Review
By Erin K (Environmental Science., University of Arkansas - Fayetteville) for
Scottish Agricultural College: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
How to ask for help and not to be afraid of looking like an idiot or standing out because in most cases you already do. Go around europe as much as possible. Its a waste to stay in just one country.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | University of Edinburgh |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Their core program does not use any applied sciences, there are not core classes so none of the students had knowledge in basic chemistry and the classes were one day a week for 4-5 hours a day. Then just I had adjusted to a routine we went on Easter break for over a month. The program only one test, paper, and possibly presentation are given in each class |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
allow for abroad students better access to creating links at school. Have a welcome group to help students adjust and find their way around campus. No tours or information were given at all the office staff was the only group that helped me. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was but with two different ladies and they hosted me in their houses. They were very nice and knowledgeable about the city and helped me understand local culture. <br /><br /> They ladies I stayed with had fairly nice houses they were very nice had linens and facilities to use at their house for me and helped me acclimate to my new settings |
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I cooked for myself |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Good the city was fantastic, very expensive though, always something to do, new food to try and festivals and events all the time |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Health wise I was never given any information about travel insurance nor was I given any information for traveling abroad and health issues to be aware of etc. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 45 pounds so roughly about 70 dollars a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | that in the UK you must have a checking account to acquire anything with a contract and that getting a bank account is a very rigorous process that may take up to a month to get accepted |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | go through a different institution, you will be better equipped and more prepared |
