It was really fun, Dr. Knowles was very informative and supportive. Edinburgh is beautiful; however, it rains a lot, so bring a rain jacket. There is so much to do, so take advantage of seeing Scotland by train. There is no need for super fancy clothes; at university, everyone is very casual. The apartment felt safe, and so did the city.
Public transportation is excellent, and getting around is easy. Make sure to visit the local markets and try some traditional Scottish food. The university facilities are top-notch, and there are plenty of resources available for research and study.
Social life is vibrant, with plenty of cafes, pubs, and cultural events to enjoy. The locals are friendly and welcoming, making it easy to feel at home. Overall, my experience was enriching both academically and personally. I highly recommend it to anyone considering a study or work opportunity in Edinburgh.
Response from Adelante Abroad
Hannah, thank you for taking the time to write this review and we do apologize for your feelings of uncertainty! Your internship was contracted and finalized, as you know. Psychology placements in Europe require more extra steps than any other internship sector: they are serious placements as candidates are working abroad, and in another language, with individuals and groups who are in some form of distress and/or diagnosed with various mental and emotional issues. We have to be double careful! As you state you interned right where you were originally contracted, no changes there, however on arrival the Clinica had a few more requirements that we were not made aware of until your arrival. In an effort to be totally transparent, we let you know about these as we worked on complying with those extra requests so your contacted internship could start on time, which it did. It is clear this could have been confusing and again, we do apologize for that, truly. We know from your work assignment Doctora that they were happy with your work, and though you didn’t reply to any of our regular checking in emails we know from 20 plus years providing this program, that your time interning abroad will benefit you hugely professionally as well as personally (those friends you made in Sevilla, hopefully you are still in contact with them!)