Ireland: my home away from home Past Review
By Elizabeth M (Math, Providence College) for
IFSA: Limerick - University of Limerick
I am definitely more independent. I will be coming back for sure.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The work load was average to what I was use to. The grading was different which gave me some confusion. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program advisors were always available to answer questions. They set up field trips for all program members. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
If you live in dromroe you get your own bedroom and bathroom! They provided everyhthing. I didn't need a thing. |
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Need to buy your own food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Visit Rome! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
They are security guards everywhere. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Busses |
Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Plan on making Irish friends more than American friends. A person who does not want to learn a foreign language and has an Irish background. |
