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Scotland Study Abroad Orientation & Excursions

Arrival and orientation
• Airport pick-up for group flight travelers
• Two- to four-day orientation in Edinburgh for semester/year students: Includes transportation, accommodation, activities and most meals
• Welcome meal
• Introduction to Scottish culture
• Discussion of academic differences and expectations
• IFSA-Butler staff walk students through everything from how to succeed academically to integrating socially in the host university
• Two-day visit with a local family
• Transportation to host university accommodation at conclusion of orientation

Excursions
• 3-day Highland weekend: Includes sightseeing throughout the Highlands, castles, hill walking, Loch Ness cruise, whisky distillery tour
• 3-day York weekend: Includes city tour, York Minster

Other activities
• Reunion meals during semester
• Thanksgiving celebration (fall semester)
• Afternoon tea

 
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