Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Wonderful experience in such a beautiful and welcoming city: Edinburgh! Past Review

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/11/2017 to 12/22/2017 with

University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
At The University of Edinburgh, I had the opportunity to challenge myself both with unfamiliar subjects such as Cognitive Science with an Introduction to Computer Programming, and with the exposure to a different educational environment and teaching style whilst taking courses in my field of study, such as Accountancy and Social Policy. Overall this has been an exciting and demanding experience that has definitely spurred my personal development and independence.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It depends a lot on the subjects you take. Strongly recommend Social Policy, and Cognitive Science. Highly discourage students taking courses in French: I asked for help/extra material to read and professor didn't respond, she disregarded exchange students.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Having a EU passport they messed up my application a few times as they registered me as ERASMUS. This led to a few problems with housing etc, but it ended up fine.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Housing application was easy and the actual accommodation BEAUTIFUL!!!

* Food:

I wasn't in a catered option, so I don't really know about university food. But the ingredients are really fresh in Edinburgh.

* 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)

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

  • Local Students
  • International Students
* 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?
  • Challenging myself in different Subjects
  • Exploring the city
  • Exposure to a different teaching style
* What could be improved?
  • More bonding activities for exchange students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You're going to make friends, so don't stress!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
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.