Wonderful city, great experience, different system/ university Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/16/2019 to 12/20/2019 with
University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
While abroad, I learned about everything from living in a new country to facts about the country's history, culture, and politics. The experience was definitely worth it!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
While I really enjoyed the content of the courses that I took abroad, the instruction and resources provided were disappointing. Although the classes were not particularly hard, the fact that I was expected to learn most of the material independently made the classes a bit more difficult. (Particularly applicable to Computer Science courses) |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My accommodation in Pollock Halls was very nice. It was a 20-30 minute walk to classes, but the community among the students in the Pollock houses was well worth it! |
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The food at the JMCC dining hall was alright. They had a variety of options for each meal (including vegetarian options). |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There were numerous ways to immerse yourself in Scottish culture on campus and in the city. Generally, visiting students stuck together though. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The healthcare system in Scotland was easy, accessible, and affordable. |
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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) |
I was eating in the dining hall, but there were also a lot of cheap (and good) food options and shops in the area. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | £30 (not including the trips I took throughout Europe) |
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
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| 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? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Make friends with current students. They can provide a lot of insider information about how to navigate the academic system, what to see and do, where to get cheap food, etc. The university also provides a lot of resources online about the academics and how to prepare for your semester/ year abroad. |
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 Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
