It was my college experience was waiting for. Past Review
By A student (Gaiety School of Acting) - abroad from 01/08/2018 to 01/26/2018 with
Gaiety School of Acting: Dublin - Direct Enrollment in National Theatre School of Ireland
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a lot of perspective about myself and the country of America. I learned an incredible amount of acting techniques. I made lasting relationships with my classmates.
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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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It Challenged me in every aspect of life: academically, spiritually, mentally, and physically. |
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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 800$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Always assume what you're paying for is 2$ more than you think. Make sure you know the exchange rate well. |
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 |
Other Program Information
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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? | I wish I would've taken safety more seriously in regards to people targeting tourists. My phone was stolen without me knowing (probably out of my pocket or off the table I was sitting at). I wish I had saved more for spending. |
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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