Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Worth It Past Review

By (English Literature (British and Commonwealth)., Seton Hill College) - abroad from 05/15/2014 to 06/14/2014 with

American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about functioning independently and how to adapt myself to new surroundings. I feel I grew up a lot and really learned how to take care of myself.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was really surprised at where we were living. There were a lot of annoying things about the house like hot water, little privacy, it was always noisy, etc. But overall I felt safe.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It's so easy to go out and enjoy Dublin, the college and housing are so central you always have things to do.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Money was a big concern for me. It went so fast.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $150, probably more
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save way ahead of the time you are planning on leaving, and bring plenty of money.

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? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Other
* 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The location
  • The classes
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Don't fly United!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'