Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Stregthened Independence, Cultural Sensitivity, and Liver in One Month Past Review

By (Interdisciplinary B.A., University of Central Florida) - abroad from 06/16/2014 to 07/11/2014 with

American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The streets of Dublin are littered with friendly international travelers! Going on this trip bolstered my confidence to go out and take chances. It's been my experience that people are pretty nice where ever you go and don't mind helping foreigners (except for London haha, don't know what's up with that place). Meeting new people over and over again also helped me become more aware of my social habits and more comfortable being outgoing. This program is definitely worth checking out!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $90

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

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
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 freedom to explore.
  • The Sustainable Buisness course.
  • How charming the Irish are.
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing! This program gives you the freedom to make what you want out of it.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How expensive it is to drink in Dublin.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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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.'