Scotland: The Hidden Gem Past Review

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University of Wisconsin - River Falls: Dalkeith - Wisconsin in Scotland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes most definietly. Even though I spent what feels like my lifes savings, I would do it all over again tomorrow.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was very easy to manage fun and homework.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I loved my host family!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I absolutely loved the Dalkeith House.

* Food:

Henry was a lovely cook.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Go to the Royal Tattoo in August if you are there.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt the safest in Edinburgh than anywhere else I visited too.

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

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Living in a castle.
* What could be improved?
  • faculty