University of Edinburgh Past Review
By Jean K (English & History, Wellesley College) for
University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I love Wellesley, but my semester was probably the most important semester in terms of gaining perspective on the world, but most of all myself. It definitely changed my priorities for my future plans as well.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
workload was manageable, but not as easy as other study abroad programs. Most classes are graded on just a final and one paper, rather, so it's easy for students to slip away from attending class, so be careful! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
not as accessible as I would have liked. |
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cooked for myself. |
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How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | traveling is not as cheap as most people make it out to be. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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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