Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Wonderful Experience! Past Review

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/16/2017 to 05/26/2017 with

University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to be self sufficient, explore countries where I didn't speak the language, and how to cook for myself. It was 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.

Rigorous, but mostly because of the independent learning required.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

I cooked for myself

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I was rooming with people from different parts of Europe within my flat, but I still felt like a lot of the people I met were exchange students from the US

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Register with a clinic when you get there so if you ever get sick you won't have to worry.

* Safety:

I felt safer in Edinburgh than I did in any of the other cities I visited

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I met wonderful people and loved living in such a beautiful city, I wouldn't change that.

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)

If you shop at Lidl you can save a lot of money.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $40
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make a budget

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

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International 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?
  • The people I met there
* What could be improved?
  • More support with studies
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Time passes much faster than you think it will, don't put off your adventures until it is too late!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!