Past Review

By (Finance and Financial Management Services., Providence College) for

Arcadia: Galway - National University of Ireland, Galway

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I would recommend studying abroad to any student. I think it was a great experience that I will never forget.

Personal Information

The term and year this program took place: Spring 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

While my time abroad was fantastic, I feel that the academic experience could be better as we were only assessed once throughout the entire semester.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I experienced problems registering for courses and I didn't receive much help from either my sponsoring or host institutions.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in an apartment with 5 other U.S. students. <br /><br /> My roommates and location of my apartment were great.

* Food:

We had to take care of our own meals.

* 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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Even if you already know other students studying in the same place, try to meet as many new people as possible.