Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I had an amazing time and meet lots of amazing people. Past Review

By (Sport and Fitness Administration/Management., University of the Pacific) - abroad from 09/07/2013 to 12/15/2013 with

USAC Scotland: Stirling - Undergraduate Courses

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was very worthwhile. I loved learning about Scottish culture and traveling to different places.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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?

All of the international students were placed together and I would have liked to live with Scottish people since I came to Scotland to experience Scottish culture.

* Food:

I made my own food.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It was hard to meet people from Scotland at first but once I did it was great. However, I still really wish I did not live with just international students.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

not applicable

* 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)

I saved a lot of money to go abroad so I could spend more money for traveling but I did cut back on food costs.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $80
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? You may inly have this opportunity once in your life so save on things like groceries but still try to travel and experience new cultural things.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • classes with local students
  • meeting new people from all over
  • being able to travel
* What could be improved?
  • do not put all international students in the same housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? nothing

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.