The defining moment of my life!... So far!!! Past Review

By (History Education, University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 02/07/2014 to 06/01/2014 with

University of Stirling: Stirling - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a sense of independence and self-confidence. I now know so much more about myself and have a new drive to try crazy adventures! I want to continue doing things like this.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Tough style of education compared to an American system.

* 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?

Quite a lot of foreign students at this University, they pride themselves as being a international community, but they almost had too many foreign students.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50-70
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Start saving now and once you have a large sum accumulated and you are in your country spend it all. Never waste an opportunity to live a little!

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? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Travel
  • Friends from around the world
  • My new founded adventurous spirit
* What could be improved?
  • Technology at the school
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I would have known not to take a cab from Heathrow to Kings Cross and to buy my train tickets in advance to get to Scotland... But you live and learn so no issues!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.