Past Review
By Brianna M (Chemistry., Wellesley College) for
University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was the best experience I could have wished for. I would never give up any of it. I do wish that I had met more actually scottish people though I met amazing American students while abroad who I am planning on seeing back in the States.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was sparatic at best, but it was fun. It allowed for more traveling. The grading system just needs to be gotten used to. There is much less one-on-one time with anyone, usually just lectures. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
It was the perfect sized city where there was always something new, but it wasn't hard to get a handle on the town. The ability to get around on the train was amazing. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was in a 6 person single-sex flat in Robertson's Close. This is at the corner of the Royal Mile and South Bridge and the Cowgate. <br /><br /> Very safe, very close to EVERYTHING. It came with cooking things, especially because some of the girls bought some the previous semester. |
| * Food: |
I had to feed myself which was new, but allowed for some experimentation. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I went traveling around with my friends a LOT and it was very easy and simple to plan. |
| * Safety: |
I was confused about the whole health system when being an exchange student. LUckly I didn't get sick while abroad so I didn't have to deal with it. Other people figured it out when it was necessary though. |
| 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? | I usually spent around 20 pounds each week on groceries, but the amount that you will eat out will increase that drastically - possibly to 40 pounds. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Learn to eat in early on. Dont' go out constantly. It will really help cut down costs. |
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? | Exchange |
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 have NOTHING bad to say about this program, though going for the full year is always better. |
