Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

We were a pilot semester and had some issues Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 09/06/2016 to 12/17/2016 with

Boston University: Dublin - Internship Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Definitely worthwhile. The internship made it worth it.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The BU administration was fab; so helpful and willing to support us.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

There were many problems in the beginning with housing.

* Food:

I cooked for myself.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I can't say that I was well integrated. We were not with Irish students ever but internship wise, I felt well integrated.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Did not have problems, but friends did and were satisfied.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $40-50 a week

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Internship
  • Great location
* What could be improved?
  • Classes
  • Integration with Irish students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Unsure

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.