Ireland was life changing and unforgettable! Past Review
By A student (Elementary And Special Education, Providence College) - abroad from 01/08/2012 to 05/10/2012 with
Arcadia: Dublin - University College Dublin
I gained so much independence and confidence traveling abroad and just experiencing life in Dublin.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was a great experience to be integrated with Irish students. That being said, I got lucky to have great roommates, not everyone had such great living situations. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Lived with Irish roommates, had the opportunity to go home with them and experience their life in Western Ireland. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Dublin felt very safe, no incidents. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Around 200 euro, more if traveling |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Definitely try to cook for yourself |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how expensive it was going to be living in Dublin, and how much money would go to transportation to and from the city center. |
