Dublin is great! Past Review
By Joseph Schutz (Kenyon College) - abroad from 09/03/2016 to 12/23/2016 with
Arcadia: Dublin - University College Dublin
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I felt like I learned a lot about Irish culture, and American culture in turn, by comparison. I also feel miles more independent.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Luckily, never had to use the health care provided, but it was a relief to know I had it. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
(Only thing is I might go to Trinity instead, but still through Arcadia) |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About 30ish euros. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Use Lidl! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Sorry, I realize this is unhelpful, but I can't think of anything I wish I had known going in. I felt well-prepared and informed. |
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