Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Unforgettable!!! Past Review

By (Biology, General., University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse) - abroad from 01/20/2013 to 05/21/2013 with

API (Academic Programs International): Limerick - University of Limerick

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to be more independent and I learned about values of other cultures. It was definitely worthwhile to travel and experience new opportunities!!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Classes have a lot less work throughout the semester. You generally have two major assignments (Mid-Term and Final) and it is a lot more nerve-racking but if you attend lectures and tutorials you will be just fine!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

My host coordinator was incredible!!!!! She had a great personality and she was so helpful with everything!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The apartments were very nice! Rooms had own bathrooms which was very convenient!

* Food:

I bought and cooked most of my own food but the groceries were relatively cheap!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I lived with 3 other Irish people and most of my classes were all Irish students so I was able to meet others and integrate well with the Irish culture.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I went to the campus doctor twice but I would advise going to the pharmacy straight away because 1) it is free to ask for advice and 2) you can tell them your symptoms and they usually know what to give you!

* Safety:

If you are out at night, stay in a group but while abroad I never felt unsafe at any point!

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)

Money was tough to budget! but if you limit yourself to a certain amount a week it will be fine! I estimated I spent around 40 euro a week on groceries.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100 Euro
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make a plan to budget your money!!!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • travelling
  • making friends with locals
  • learning about different cultures
* What could be improved?
  • I thought it was great the way it was!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? More about the climate!!! It was a little colder than I thought it would be and didn't bring as many warm clothes as I would have liked!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.