Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Ireland Past Review

By (Elementary/Special Education, Providence College) for

Arcadia: Galway - National University of Ireland, Galway

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was home for about 2 days and restless to go back. I now have plans to live abroad in the future and to visit Galway as many times as i can throughout my lifetime.

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

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* 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? 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? write everything down! keep a log so you know how much you are spending and so you can see what your spending your money on so it will be easier to cut corners on certain things

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? GO!!! It will be the best experience of your life and dont be afraid of anything! put yourself out there because you will get a better experience if you are fully committed.