Take Me Back to Northern Ireland Past Review
By A student (Truman State University) - abroad from 01/30/2012 to 06/01/2012 with
ISEP Exchange: Northern Ireland - Exchange Program at Ulster University
This experience has taught me about myself, about humanity, and about the world I live in. I quickly became aware of my strengths and my weaknesses, and I learned that I am able to change and responsible for changing myself into the person I aspire to be. I became more confident in myself, more daring and more open to trying new things, more accepting of others, more knowledgeable about the world, and so much more. I predict that I will continue to discover ways that my semester abroad has changed me for a long time.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Lectures were great- relaxed, very interesting. Independent study was necessary. Exams were easier than at Truman. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Cranagh is the nicest housing on campus, but you'll live with first years. Agherton is a great option if you don't mind walking into campus (about 35 minutes) or taking the bus. |
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N/A (I cooked for myself) |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Endless opportunities for integration with the local culture. The people are friendly and very hospitable. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had to go to the ER for a hurt ankle. I was in and out of Causeway Hospital within 45 minutes! |
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| 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) |
Watch the exchange rates. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You'll probably feel homesick at some point, and that is normal. |
