Immersing myself in an entirely new culture Past Review

By (Lehigh University) - abroad from 06/08/2019 to 07/20/2019 with

University of Galway: International Summer School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about the country of Ireland itself and feel as though I am completely comfortable in the city of Galway. I learned about the differences in the Irish culture as well as the similarities.

Review Photos

National University of Ireland, Galway/ NUI Galway: International Summer School Photo

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? 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Location (Galway itself)
  • Research opportunities
  • Weekend trips
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
  • Other food options besides restaurants
  • Grading process
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Weather in Ireland is a lot cooler than I thought, I would have taken another class because the class that I took was very easy