Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., SUNY - Binghamton) for

SUNY Binghamton: Edinburgh - Exchange & Study Abroad Program at University of Edinburgh

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Study abroad was the best experience of my college career. It was great to really live on my own and be forced to thrive in a situation that is out of your normal comfort zone. Plus you get to know a new area and culture and meet people you might never have met. It was just an incredible experience to get to know yourself and I would recommend it to anyone.

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

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It was through the school however it was a flat with four other girls. they were nice enough and they were cleaned twice a week. <br /><br /> Campus was only about 10-15 minutes away and it was a quiet area which was nice

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It was very friendly, just hard to really get to know people in only one semester

* 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? Beware of exchange rates. Budget for food, nights out - especially if where you are going has a big drinking culture, joining a gym, money for laundry and buses

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Have fun. Do your work but don't be consumed by it. Get involved. Explore the city.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Psychology group project
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Instructor: Alex Weiss
Instruction Language: english
Comments: It was a good experience to work n something you may not have studied before and to gain more experience on developing an experiment and writing it up. Also a good way to meet other students in your field of study.
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Celtic civilisation 1B
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Instruction Language: english
Comments: the course got more interesting after the straight history part had passed but it was interesting to learn and be able to see celtic influences in today''s culture.
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Archaeology 1B
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Instruction Language: english
Comments: The course was interesting but not my favorite. The field trip to two types of hill-forts was extremely interesting though.
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