study abroad in scotland (university of edinburgh)

Study spring or fall term or a full academic year in Edinburgh, Scotland, a city that attracts over two million visitors every year, primarily because of the sheer beauty of the city. Its architecture, dramatic landscape, and location make it one of Europe's most attractive cities; a city that offers visiting students an unforgettable learning experience. Choose from thousands of courses and earn academic credit while studying alongside Scottish students in this incredible location.

Eligibility: Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) or equivalent to be eligible for the program.

Pre-Departure Information: Before students embark, they will be provided a pre-departure guide that includes important details about their experience abroad. In addition, students may contact World Endeavors any time prior to departure with questions.

International Day and Freshers' Week (September)
If you are a visiting student beginning in October, you are encouraged to arrive in time for International Orientation Day. This is followed by Freshers' Week (orientation for all new students, home and overseas). This week is designed to allow you time to settle in before classes begin. There is a huge program of talks, tours and entertainment for all students designed to make you feel at home as soon as possible. Freshers' Week is the largest in the UK and caters for all tastes be it comedy, clubs, pubs, quizzes, theatre, or even a ceilidh (Scottish group dancing - highly recommended!)

January Orientation
For part-year students arriving in January a welcome day with a program of events is organized, allowing students the opportunity to ask questions and receive information about settling in. This day offers students the same information as those arriving in October, and the opportunity to meet other part-year students.

Most residences are conveniently located within a twenty-minute walk from the main academic areas on campus. They consist of newly renovated student housing, University-managed modern residence halls, or student flats. Student housing and flats provide shared rooms with shared kitchens and baths. Students prepare their own meals. Access to the Internet and an e-mail account is provided to students through the University's computing centers. Single rooms are also available for an additional fee.

Instruction
Teaching methods vary from department to department, but in general formal lecturing provides the teaching framework. This is complemented by small group tutorials, seminars and, in many scientific disciplines, by laboratory and practical classes. Lectures provide a guide to the subject-matter and set out the foundations on which you are expected to build. Tutorials provide the opportunity to develop themes or discuss problems, usually on the basis of written work.

Contact Hours
The number of contact hours, i.e. hours spent in lectures, tutorials or practicals, varies according to subject. In some of the applied sciences the number of contact hours may be considerable; an Arts course, for instance may have relatively few formal teaching periods, so private study is a major component of the timetable. The establishment of a working routine whereby this time is used to the greatest effect is one of the most important tasks you will face.

At the start of each course you will be given a reading list indicating the ground you should cover and it will then be taken for granted that you are reading widely on your own. You will be expected to show your application in essays and exams, and by sharing the results of your reading in tutorial discussions. Conditions for private study usually in a library setting are both convenient and congenial.

Course Credits
Students will take 3 courses for up to 40 course credits (typically equivalent to about 12 US semester credits.) Academic credit and transcripts will be issued by the University of Edinburgh after the successful completion of course requirements for the semester or academic year program. It is the student's responsibility to contact their academic advisor prior to the semester to ensure that courses taken while abroad are transferable to their home institution.

Grading 

Courses: Students can choose from thousands of courses across seven schools: arts, education, law, medicine, music, science and engineering, and social sciences. Preliminary selection of courses occurs during the application process. Course selection will be finalized after arrival on campus.

Activities: Students can participate in a wide variety of clubs and societies, sports teams, and entertainment events coordinated by the Student's Association.

Not Included:

• Round-Trip airfare to Edinburgh 
• Textbooks 
• Visa expenses 
• Personal expenses