A beautiful exploration of Ireland's ecology, culture, and people! Past Review
By Leah Loftsgard (National University of Ireland, Galway) - abroad from 06/19/2017 to 06/30/2017 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Galway, Ireland
I gained a better understanding of Ireland's ecology and culture. I gained confidence in asking questions, sharing my experiences, and presenting information. It was so worthwhile!
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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The program lacked some organization and structure but given our small class size it gave us the flexibility to ask questions and enrich our learning experience. It was a busy course but not very academically challenging. However, I did come away from the course having learned a lot! |
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I loved the faculty, loved the students, loved the time to explore! It was an enriching experience and I wouldn't trade it for anything! |
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(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? | Around $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy groceries instead of eating out |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Details on accommodations (no food provided, on-campus apartments, etc.), bring field work clothes (boots, rain gear) |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Ecology |
| Course Department: | Environmental Sciences |
| Instructor: | Margaret Hayes |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | It wasn't very challenging but it had a lot of very relevant field trips. The teacher was very knowledgeable but lacked some organization. I participated far more than I would've in other courses since we had a very small group and were able to engage deeply with the material. We were assessed through presentations and a final journal - both were stimulating and appropriate. |
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