Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

My Favorite Semester in My Favorite City Past Review

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/07/2016 to 05/20/2016 with

University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Independence, confidence and spontaneity- absolutely worthwhile

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 50 pounds?
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? If you have a kitchen, use it. You will save a lot of money by cooking your own meals

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

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

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • Learned in classes
  • Made friends with locals, largely through living in school owned housing
  • Amazing city with many fun and educational opportunities
* What could be improved?
  • More information or help adjusting to totally different school system (how to stay on top of readings, etc when you only have one assignment over the course of a semester)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do not stress out before the semester or in the very beginning- you will make friends, you will manage your classes. It's all doable you just need to try and trust yourself

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.