Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Where's the Craic? At ACD! Past Review

By (English Education, College of Charleston) - abroad from 05/25/2008 to 06/22/2008 with

American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained an even greater appreciation for Irish culture, and I'd do it again.

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.

Though the courses I took weren't always extremely rigorous or difficult, professors incorporated travel and exposure to culture in the curriculum.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in a house with several other girls. It was an older house with some technical problems and was a long walking distance from campus, but the girls and I loved it.

* Food:

Lunch was provided; choices were limited but it was yummy! You provided your own breakfast and dinners.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Loved it.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had no experience dealing with healthcare here. No vaccines were required.

* Safety:

I never felt unsafe.

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)

We cooked at home or ate out cheaply and managed okay. The Program covered lunch.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100-150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? SAAAAAAVE up.

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

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • People
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
  • Food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? What to expect with housing, really.

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.