Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great time in Dublin May 12, 2022

By (English, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/17/2022 to 05/08/2022 with

IFSA: Dublin - Trinity College

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about myself and how to take care of myself and navigate a city on my own. I learned how to utilize resources at a new giant university to help me succeed in my classes. I learned so much about Irish history and culture! I gained a broader perspective on the world.

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?

* 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? No

IFSA didn't really feel like it gave me a community. I loved my housing and the friends I made from my living situation who were on my program, but the program wasn't coordinated in a way that encouraged me to make friends with others on my program. I would definitely choose Dublin and Trinity College again.

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? maybe $100?

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Trinity College
  • My housing
  • being able to walk all over Dublin
* What could be improved?
  • Program Events
  • Program Emergency Resources
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I would learn to love Dublin on my own and with friends but that my program would be largely in the background.

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!