Fall 2023 Participant
I lived with other international students, but got to meet Scottish students by becoming involved in a club. This mix of both other abroad students and local students was so rewarding! I got to see what Scottish life is like, as well as learn about other culture from my flatmates and friends.
Spring 2023 Participant
That transportation to and from campus is not ideal. The buses are not only unreliable but they also cost a lot of money. I ended up spending around $100 every month for just bus passes (not including trains and city to city busses that cost even more). Walking and biking ended up being the best way to commute from the town on to campus.
Fall 2024 Participant
I would advise future students to be aware that university works and functions so differently from the USA, and it will feel like you have a vast amount of free time with easy assignments, but there is very little room for error. Due to how the programs are set up you only showcase your knowledge on a few large assignments, making mistakes extremely costly