Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was the best of times and the most hectic of times. Past Review

By (Corporate Communications, The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 06/03/2015 to 07/30/2015 with

Arcadia: Dublin Internship Program Summer

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about myself and friendships. Stuff I will take with me for the rest of my life

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

The Main lady was a little intense and used unprofessional methods of intimidation and hostile pressure to command respect. Little crazy.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

While i enjoyed my living situation, It would have been nice to live with three males instead of 3 females.

* Food:

Food was awesome.

* 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? No

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? More than Id like to admit
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? McDonalds and Pasta

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?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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 Irish Culture
  • irish people
  • Pubs
* What could be improved?
  • Living Situation
  • Preperation
  • Information
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The Rigorous Academic Program I was getting myself into. I wish someone would have informed me before.

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.