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My Favorite Memories of College Past Review

By (Public Relations-Journalism, Utica College of Syracuse University) - abroad from 01/01/2009 to 05/15/2013 with

American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I cannot imagine who I would be today without my experience at ACD. It truly was life changing and opened my eyes to the endless possibilities and opportunities that are out there. I made lifelong friends and memories that we all agree were some of the best of our lives. The city of Dublin is so rich in culture, history and beauty; it's the most wonderful place to be!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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)

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? Exchange

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?
  • the people I met
  • the culture
  • the ease of travel
* What could be improved?
  • updated brochures
  • meal plan
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How quickly the time would go by. Although I traveled quite a bit, I wish I would have taken full advantage of my time and made it to a few more places. I also wish I would have gotten more involved in the local arts community.

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.