Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

so good i plan to go back in fall Past Review

By (Lincoln University) - abroad from 05/17/2013 to 06/15/2013 with

American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
it was worthwhile and i learned and gained so many new views on the world and i look at things very differently

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

i loved it for the summer session, classes were fun and i learned alot

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

they were always there whenever i needed anything.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

i loved the house i stayed in so much i'm ready to go back.

* Food:

so many great things to try here, you really have to venture off and try the great foods in Ireland.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

i felt like i washome

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

they tell you where there are good doctors in the city and pretty cheap places to buy medicines.

* Safety:

this is the safest city i have ever been to. you can be out late at night alone and be safe here.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

dublin is very expensive id bring $1000 for a four week program just for food.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? i would save my money till the end of the program then go and get everything you want shopping.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • making new friends
  • being able to travel in other country's
* What could be improved?
  • there is nothing worth complaining about
  • best experience in my life
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? pack less luggage, when traveling book before you go on your trip

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Irish cultural studies
Course Department: history
Instructor: Colum Cronin
Instruction Language: english
Comments: it was a fun and pretty laid back course.The teacher was great and knew what he was talking about
Credit Transfer Issues: none what so ever