Could not recommend it enough!

Studying abroad at the University of Glasgow with Arcadia Abroad allowed me to expand my academic scope, global perspective, and build meaningful personal relationships. Arcadia Abroad supported me every step of the way through the application process, pre-departure steps, and in country orientation, allowing me to fully immerse myself in this life changing experience.

Working in tandem with Arcadia's program advisor and my University's study abroad advisors I was able to take unique classes alongside local students that helped grow my worldview and strengthen my academic career. I was encouraged by Arcadia Abroad alumni to join student organizations and clubs to enrich my experience, this was the best advice I could have received. I joined the volleyball team and made lifelong friends from all over the world as a result. This also gave me the opportunity to travel throughout the United Kingdom for games and tournaments not as a tourist but as a student athlete.

While I made memories and friendships in my time abroad that I will remember forever, I still encountered my fair share of challenges. Navigating life in a new country can be difficult, but I felt prepared from the information provided by Arcadia Abroad staff and alumni of the program. They provided me with international health insurance, passport and visa information, and face-to-face support from in-country staff. Still, there were things I had to figure out for myself, like what to do when my bank card is hacked and my local bank in North Carolina doesn't ship internationally, but I came out stronger and better equipped for the challenges ahead of me because of it.

I would recommend studying abroad in Scotland with Arcadia Abroad (especially at the University of Glasgow) to any student seeking to learn new things about themselves and the world around them.