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Biology at University College Cork
Interstudy: Cork - University College Cork
Program Information
University College Cork is a progressive, dynamic university and one of Ireland’s leading research institutes. Its diverse student body represents over 60 countries and is spread over four different units: Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences; Business & Law; Medicine & Health; Science, Engineering & Food Sc... More
| Provider: | Interstudy |
| Hosted at: | University College Cork |
| Location(s): | Cork, Ireland |
| Year Founded: | 1980 |
| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
David H. (Biology, Kenyon College) on July 19, 2011
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Personal Information
| * Start Date: | 2011-01-02 |
| * End Date: | 2011-05-31 |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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A Look Back
| * If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same program? | Yes |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | Rich experience overall with Irish culture and environment, and valuable exposure to European ecology |
Individual Course Reviews
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Field Course |
| Course Department: | AE 3013 |
| Instructor: | Gavin Burnell |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | An extraordinary week in Portugal providing a broad grounding in ecological research strategies |
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