Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An exciting and memorable experience Past Review

By (Accounting and Related Services., Texas Lutheran University) - abroad from 08/31/2014 to 12/20/2014 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to adapt to different situations and enjoy myself even when things aren't going as planned. Study abroad was worthwhile. I wish I had planned a whole year abroad into my degree plan.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Maria and her fiance are AMAZING. Supported everyone in the program.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Kind of bland.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I didn't have any health needs but my friends were helped when they did.

* Safety:

No incidents.

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? $50-$75
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Look into other laundry options on campus before paying for the washers and dryers.

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
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?
  • Maria, Ger, and the other students
  • The area
  • Traveling
* What could be improved?
  • More information about courses and grading system
  • More information about housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known more about the school system.

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.