Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Ireland was a great choice! Past Review

By (International Relations, Nova Southeastern University) - abroad from 06/19/2015 to 07/25/2015 with

COUPA: Summer Study Abroad in Dublin

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to be independent by saving up my money in a manner that would be efficient and allow me to have meals 3 times a day for 7 days a week. The education aspect of the program was challenging and insightful. I really enjoyed the program's excursions, which gave us a better perspective of Ireland. Overall, it was a great experience!

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COUPA: Summer Study Abroad in Dublin Photo

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

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I wish that the bus stop was closer to my house.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100/weekly
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Use the bus/train system as much as you can.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* 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?
  • location
  • excursions
  • host family's hospitality
* What could be improved?
  • proximity of house to bus stop
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had previously booked a short weekend trip to London.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!