I'm going to miss this place.... Past Review

By (Environmental Biology., Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/10/2012 to 12/21/2012 with

University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Definitely worthwhile. Learned to be more independent and learned about living abroad and all that comes with it.

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.

* 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?

* 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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
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?
  • Had great instructors.
  • Loved the town.
* What could be improved?
  • The exchange rate...
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing, i was prepared well.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Aquatic Ecology

Course Department: Biology
Instructor: Dr. Iain Matthews
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: