Incredible culture Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/12/2016 to 12/22/2016 with
University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to be independent and to be a more self-directed learner. With the big lectures and tutorial groups, I learned to stay on top of my schedule and to be more proactive in time management.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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* Overall educational experience
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The academics were definitely very different from that of my home university. And the intensity and rigor were much more than I expected. Even though the materials were interesting and I felt like I learned a lot, I didn't enjoy the large lectures very much. |
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| 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) |
Edinburgh was a very student friendly city. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | around 30 dollars |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try to take advantage of the student meal deals and dining halls. |
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 |
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew that the place I was living in was a freshman dorm. |
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