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Most amazing experience i have been through yet
API (Academic Programs International): Cork - National University Of Ireland, University College Cork
Program Information
This lively city on the beautiful south coast of Ireland is the country’s second largest city. Cork is known for its great contributions to architecture, design, music, dance, theater, film, food, literature and sports. Soak in the culture by visiting the Opera House, theaters, museums or by attending one of t... More
| Provider: | Academic Programs International (API) |
| Hosted at: | University College Cork |
| Location(s): | Cork, Ireland |
| Year Founded: | 1997 |
| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
Bianca G. (Political Science and Psychology, Hartwick College) on May 05, 2011
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2009-09-05 |
| * End Date: | 2009-12-19 |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
everything was great; it was an amazing experience. work load was fine. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Even when we were evacuated for a flood, we were completely taken care of. Claire was awesome and was really helpful. |
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My roommates were nice and I am still in touch with my Irish roommate. I had plenty of room and my own bathroom. |
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the food was good; for the most part i pretty much provided my own food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
there was plenty of opportunity to join in clubs and organizations. everyone was really helpful if i needed anything or had questions. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
i felt safe. we were told where we shouldn't go, but the city overall felt very safe and i never felt as if i had to worry. |
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* Home Institution Advising:
How well did Hartwick College prepare and support you for your time abroad? |
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Finances
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* 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) |
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A Look Back
| * If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same program? | Yes |
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | DO IT! Ireland (Cork) is amazing; travel as much as you can. Try as much as you can. Join as many clubs and organizations as you can. It will feel like home! |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | Absolutely. I learned more about the Irish culture and the European culture. i also met a lot of international students there so it broaden my horizons. |