Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I Found my Four Leaf Clover in Dublin Past Review

By (Communication Management & Design, Anonymous University) for

IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Everything changed after this trip. It was incredible.

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.

Honestly, it was pretty easy.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program was wonderful! Everyone was so helpful and always pushed us to exceed our boundaries!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

It was so easy to be a vegetarian!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

St. Patrick's Day parade!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

SO SAFE!

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Be prepared to spend money on a VISA. They say you don't need one, but you will.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? GO ON THIS PROGRAM! I had the semester of my life. I was able to balance school, work, and play. Please contact me if you want to hear about the program and my time abroad. I could speak for days!