Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An Incredible Learning Experience Past Review

By (American Studies and History, Providence College) - abroad from 01/01/2013 to 05/11/2013 with

IFSA: Galway - National University Ireland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile. I learned an incredible amount about myself and feel like I have the ability to do anything now. I think I have become significantly more independent and have much more confidence in myself.

Review Photos

IFSA-Butler: Galway - National University Ireland Photo

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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? 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? each time I went to the grocery store I spent about 40/45 euro on food
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? buy non perishables because they will last longer

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?

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  • Local Students
  • 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the people were very friendly
* What could be improved?
  • take students on different trips
  • more info upfront
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish they gave us more information about how classes worked and that the classes that were listed ahead of time were not necessarily going to be offered to international students

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.