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[quote=Anonymous]Have 2 that were/are in Scotland for 2 year stretches as part of a joint degree program.

Never had to go over for any emergencies but had to get one home quickly in March 2020.  They had previously spent time in the UK so we’re familiar with some aspects of the culture.

Biggest difference is academic style.  One or two graded assignments per module (course) usually papers.  Mostly individual work, no group assignments.  Grading structure is also different.  At my kids school 0-20.

Kids stayed entire fall semester, no Thanksgiving break.  Home for Christmas break about a month and summers.  They traveled in Europe (relatively inexpensive) on fall and spring breaks.

Like US there is often a diversity of socio economic status among students, skewing toward the high end. Many kids from private schools.  Any math related course will move faster and have higher expectations than at a US college.

Will need to get student visa and pay into the UK health system.  Need to set up UK bank account to get UK phone, other than that just arranging travel and shipment of items over and back.   Stored items over the summer. [/quote]

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