Can I go back? Right now? Past Review
By Janet H (Interactive Digital Studies, University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 01/13/2014 to 04/18/2014 with
Direct Enrollment: Dublin - Dublin Business School
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I loved living in Dublin. Not only did you learn about Ireland and Irish people and culture, you meet tons of other international students and other Americans. The classes were enriching, the teachers and advisers were great, and overall, it was simply a great experience. I was also able to spend a few weekends traveling not only in Ireland but also throughout western Europe. There's so much to do and so much to learn! I regret not going for an entire year.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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Abigail Lalor was the study abroad advisor and she was absolutely amazing and always available for us. |
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How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
About a 35 minute walk to campus without convenient public transportation to school - miserable in the rain! Other than that, the apartment we were placed in (Blackhall Place) were great. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $50 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How expensive Dublin was going to be |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
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