Aberdeen: Academically Satiated Past Review
By Lisa V (English Literature (British and Commonwealth)., DePauw University) for
University of Aberdeen: Aberdeen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
As stated before, I would not trade my academic abroad experience for another. However, I would have liked to travel other places throughout Europe to further broaden my horizons and global outlook.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Strength: very informative with general information regarding an off-campus experience Weakness: more time spent devoted to one's specific program, country, etc. during orientation sessions |
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Most of my exposure to city attractions and social events occurred through my interest - my university advertised events going on each week, but did not arrange special events for students to attend. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
I felt safe walking anywhere during daylight, however not at night. I always took public transportation at night because there were reported incidents of assault near my housing unit. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | (Approximates) Bus Transportation: $8-10/week Food/Meals: $75-100/week Trips (did not travel every weekend, also destination-dependent): $50-250/trip |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I had to be very frugal with my money, as the dollar was very weak with the pound (British currency). |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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? | I can only speak for the courses I specifically took, but someone who is seriously interested and passionate about literature will benefit from the program. |
