Studying Abroad in Scotland Past Review
By Tiana T (Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management., University of Wisconsin - Stout) for
University of Wisconsin - River Falls: Dalkeith - Wisconsin in Scotland
It was definitely worth Every single penny. I feel as if I have learned so much and also just learning how much I don't know about at the same time.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
|
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I felt as if there was too much work to considering all of the other things we were doing. I understand we were there to study, but I felt as if I worked harder for those 12 credits than for any 15 I had taken at home and my grades definitely reflected it in the sense that I did worse. I liked that they eased you into the work rather slowly, giving you time to adjust to the culture, but once they completely submerged us into the work, then I felt completely overwhelmed, instead of enjoying my time abroad. I really enjoyed the diverse teaching methods and seeing the differences between a Scottish professor and the American professors. |
|
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
|
|
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I really enjoyed living in the Dalkeith House in the country, but I wish we were closer to the city. I didn't like the feeling of being closed off with a bunch of Americans. I felt as if we had our own little American territory, though, at the same time, I did feel safe in the house. |
| * 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? |
No
|
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
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
|
Other Program Information
|
* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
|
