Scotland: A Beautiful Place to Live and Study Adventure Tourism Management Past Review

By (Recreation Management, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania) for

University of the Highlands and Islands: Inverness - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, it gave me the global perspective on my major that I was looking for and further heightened my knowledge on the multiple career paths of recreation.

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.

I enjoyed my classes that I took abroad, they were structured very differently to my courses at my home university. I found the school to be challenging in more than one way but I learned more from this challenge. There were only two pieces of work per class that would determine your final grade and I had lectures once a week. Each class had one three hour lecture and then a practical that went with the class. This was the outdoor activity component.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

UHI had a strong outdoor leadership and skills component. This allowed me to further my own outdoor skills, but I did not get enough out of the lectures. I hope to have more tutor led lectures and not Virtual Classrooms.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I loved living with my host family, they were very kind and welcoming.

* Food:

I enjoyed the food and did not have a problem with the diet.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I joined the mountaineering club which was a student led club that took other students from UHI on week outdoor trips. I had a great time with the club and was able to meet more students through my involvement with this club.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt very safe in Fort William. I did not find it to be a challenging place to navigate through.

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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The environment and the outdoor activities
* What could be improved?
  • UHI's communication with the exchange students