Life-changing!!! Past Review

By (Psychology, New York University) - abroad from 09/28/2015 to 08/08/2014 with

New York University: Dublin - NYU Summer in Dublin

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This program changed my life in the best way imaginable. My time here fostered a deep love for Irish culture and history that I still pursue, and I met people who became some of my dearest friends. The weekend excursions were perfect beyond words; not only did the administration take us to some of the most beautiful and historically significant sites in Ireland, but they allowed us ample time to explore and seek adventures on our own. I cannot possibly express in words how eternally grateful I am to this program for giving me the fondest memories!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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? Some weeks less than 50 euro, one maybe up to 100 (max)
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make use of the kitchen! It is a blessing and such a money-saver.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? None
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? None
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hostel
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The weekend excursions to the most stunning place
  • The amazing students and staff
  • Free time to explore and seek my own adventures
* What could be improved?
  • I would not change a single thing!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I would tell pre-Dublin me to chill and not worry so much about not finding people to connect with. You will! The way the program is run makes it so easy!!

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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.