The Irish love to have a good time. Past Review

By (Business Administration, Management and Operations., Providence College) for

Arcadia: Limerick - University of Limerick

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely. Stepping out of your confort zone gives you a lot of confidence. Meeting new people and adapting to a new culture is important and gives a much better perspective on life.

Personal Information

The term and year this program took place: Spring 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was tougher because you are thrown into the mix of students rather than being only americans in a non-english speaking country but it was more interesting that way.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They had good dinners/trips and other various accomodations lined up for the students.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

6-person flat - each had their own bedroom and bathroom. One big kitchen and living area. <br /><br /> Very nice accomodation.

* Food:

Food was expensive and we had to provide it all for ourselves.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The Irish love to have a good time.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Never had any health or injury issues.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Laundry expenses. Public transportation is very expensive.

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? It was better than any other one in Ireland that I came accross.