Ireland: a great experience! Past Review
By Laura G (HISTORY., Fordham University) for
IFSA: Galway - National University Ireland
It has only increased my thirst for travel and interacting with new cultures.
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Ireland universities only give one exam at the end of each course. It is nearly impossible to evaluate yourself during the semester and your grade is based on one test. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Always there for answers. But did not know that much about registering for classes with the college |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Cooking for myself was easy but food prices in Ireland are expensive |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Our program took us to Dublin and Northern Ireland, both great experiences. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I had no fear at all while in Ireland about personal or health safety. |
| 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? | 250 Euros a month with traveling |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make a budget and stick to it! |
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? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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