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By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/01/2017 to 12/22/2017 with

University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a lot of independence, figuring things out for myself without friends around.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The courses weren't particularly challenging and the lecturers didn't encourage classroom engagement at all.

* 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?

NA

* Safety:

It felt like an incredibly safe city.

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

I thought that Edinburgh was the most beautiful city I've ever been in. Just walking around every day made the entire trip worth it.

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)

My family helped me a lot.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? about £50-£60

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The location and ability to travel.
* What could be improved?
  • I was placed in a housing suit of all americans. I would have preferred to be more integrated with the other students.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Educate students about seasonal depression-- the light levels really affected me during the latter part. I