Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great Craic Past Review

By (HISTORY., Salem State College) - abroad from 01/20/2014 to 05/20/2014 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that I am able to adjust to just about any situation. I gained a greater understanding of Irish culture and had the opportunity to see Ireland as well as England, Scotland, and France.

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.

* 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? I typically spent around 100 Euro each week. More if I was travelling.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • My API advisor Maria.
  • Excursions
  • How it prepared me for my experience.
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That you should bring full body wet gear for an Irish "winter".